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A podcast dedicated to helping working women stop agonizing over what to do in their marriage make decisions so they can feel clarity, certainty, and connection as the wife. Each week you will gain more insight on not only what you want in your marriage(and how to get it), but what kind of wife you want to be. You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
- 82 - Episode 81: Nervous System Hygiene: The Missing Piece for High-Achieving Women W/ Rachel Friedman
What if the overwhelm, reactivity, pressure, and disconnection you're feeling isn't because you need to try harder—but because your nervous system has been running on high alert?
In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Friedman to talk about shame, nervous system regulation, marriage, business, motherhood, and learning how to actually be with yourself.
Rachel shares why shame often sounds like "I should," how self-witnessing can interrupt that cycle, and why nervous system tools work best when we practice them before we're in the middle of a meltdown. We also talk about the way our business stress can spill into our marriage, why our partners can become our greatest mirrors, and how learning to communicate what we actually need creates deeper intimacy.
We talk about:
• The difference between guilt and shame • Why "should" can be such a powerful shame trigger • Rachel's simple nervous system hygiene practice • Why high-achieving women can get stuck in constant fight-or-flight • How to listen to your body instead of living entirely in your head • How rejection in business and rejection in marriage can trigger the same wounds • Why regulation changes the way we communicate with our husbands • And how to stop expecting your partner to read your mind and start letting yourself be seen
If you're a woman who is constantly doing, achieving, managing, and holding everything together, this conversation is an invitation to come back into your body, soften the pressure, and create more connection with yourself and the people you love.
Follow Rachel here: https://www.facebook.com/1rachelbfriedman
Get her book HERE. Shame Free: A Somatic Workbook for healing
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 1h 02min - 81 - Episode 80: How Scarcity Impacts Marriage
Scarcity doesn't just affect your bank account—it affects the way you love, connect, parent, and show up in your marriage.
In this episode, I'm breaking down how the belief that there's "not enough" can quietly create anxiety, resentment, control, and disconnection. Whether it's not enough time, money, attention, love, or support, scarcity can keep us grasping for more or pulling away altogether.
You'll learn how to recognize when scarcity is running the show, interrupt those thoughts, and begin shifting into abundance—where you feel more relaxed, connected, grateful, and grounded in the belief that you are already enough.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or like your husband, marriage, or life just isn't giving you enough, this episode is for you.
If your ready for your next step come join me in my Business Of Marriage program you can apply HERE.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 - 36min - 80 - Episode 79: I Stopped Trying to Change My Husband—and Changed Myself | With Carly Moore
What do you actually want?
Not what makes sense. Not what everyone around you wants. Not what you think you're supposed to want.
In this episode, I'm joined by Carly Moore for a conversation about identity, desire, personal responsibility, marriage, energy, nervous-system regulation, and becoming the woman you actually want to be.
After 22 years behind the chair, Carly had to untangle her identity as a hairstylist and learn how to see herself differently before she could create the next chapter of her life.
We talk about:
• Why your identity can keep you stuck in an old version of your life • Getting clear on what you really want • Taking responsibility instead of waiting for other people to change • What happens when you stop trying to "coach" your husband • Creating safety to dream bigger • Future-self work and making decisions from the woman you're becoming • Bringing FUN back into your marriage, family, and business • Why healing can sometimes look like remembering who you already are
This conversation is fun, honest, a little woo-woo, a little science-y, and filled with reminders that you are allowed to want more—and you don't need everyone around you to change before you start creating it.
Connect with Carly on Instagram: @carly.salon360education
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 - 53min - 79 - Episode 78: Radical Responsibility with Tyona Vallejo
What if the biggest shift in your marriage didn't require your husband to change?
In this conversation, Tyona Vallejo shares her journey from struggling in her own marriage to discovering the power of coaching, nervous system regulation, and radical responsibility. Together we explore how control is often our nervous system searching for safety—and how true connection begins when we learn to trust ourselves first.
In this episode we discuss:
Why waiting for your spouse to change keeps you stuck How nervous system regulation transforms conflict The connection between perfectionism, control, and safety Learning to trust yourself before expecting trust from your relationship Creating compassion instead of reacting during difficult moments Why healthy marriages are built through connection, not controlIf you've ever felt like you're doing everything, carrying the emotional load, or trying to "fix" your marriage, this episode will offer a refreshing perspective on what real partnership can look like.
Come and follow Tyona HERE she is so fun and puts out awesome content!
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 39min - 78 - Episode 77: Becoming Your Own Authority
What if the answer isn't learning how to control life better—but learning how to trust yourself?
In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between being your own authority and depending on other people to tell you what to think, feel, or do. We'll unpack how both people-pleasing and controlling can come from the same place: not trusting ourselves.
I'll share three simple practices to start building self-trust: let it be weird, pause, and take aligned action.
Because the more you trust yourself, the less you need everyone else to change.
And if your ready to take this practice into play come and apply for my 6 month program www.brookesann.com/apply
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 22min - 77 - Episode 76: Who Am I? Identity Work You Need
What if the person you want to become isn't as far away as you think?
In this episode of The Spice of Wife, we're talking about identity—and how the way you see yourself shapes the way you show up in your health, marriage, motherhood, business, money, and everyday life.
I'm sharing how something as simple as becoming a "hat person" taught me that confidence is just courage compounded over time, (Thank you to the brillant Emily Judice!) plus how identity-based habits can help you stop defining yourself by your circumstances and start intentionally becoming the woman you want to be.
Instead of saying, "That's just not who I am," try this:
"I'm learning to become…"
Now you fill in the blank.
If your ready to re-invent yourself and dive into who you really want to become apply at www.brookesann.com/apply to get started!
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 16min - 76 - Episode 75: Managing Time & Money
What do your calendar and your bank account say you value?
In this episode, I'm talking about how we can stop feeling like victims of our schedules, obligations, and expenses and start intentionally using our time, money, energy, and resources to create the life we actually want.
We'll break it down into four pieces: desire, intention, value, and resources—and look at whether the way you're spending your life actually reflects what matters most to you.
Because your marriage, business, family life, and even the woman you're becoming don't happen by accident. We create them with intention.
If you want to take it to the next step consider applying for my one on one program HERE>
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 26min - 75 - Episode 74: When You're A Hot Mess
Today's episode is a special one.
I'm sharing the recording from a live workshop where I teach one of the most important concepts I've learned as a coach: you don't need better circumstances—you need a regulated nervous system.
If you constantly feel overwhelmed, reactive, exhausted, or like you're carrying everyone else's responsibilities, this episode will help you understand why.
Inside you'll learn:
Why emotional dysregulation—not your circumstances—is keeping you stuck. The difference between living in survival mode and living from peace. My Green, Yellow, and Red Zone framework for understanding your emotions. The Stop, Drop & Breathe Method to regulate your nervous system in real time. How to become calm, grounded, and connected—even when life is still chaotic.You don't have to wait for your husband, your kids, or your circumstances to change before you can experience peace.
You can become the woman who feels safe, grounded, and in control of herself—starting today.
If you're ready to take this work deeper and create a marriage that feels like a true partnership, I'd love to talk with you.
Apply here: www.brookesann.com/apply
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 - 45min - 74 - Episode 73: What Divorce Teaches Us About Building the Life We Actually Want (with Ashley Sweeney)
After nearly 20 years behind the chair, Ashley Sweeney has learned that beauty is about so much more than hair.
In this heartfelt conversation, Ashley shares how walking through divorce became the catalyst for rebuilding not only her business, but herself. We talk about what it means to create genuine community, why collaboration always wins over competition, learning to receive support, navigating co-parenting, setting healthy boundaries, and finding the courage to build a life that truly reflects who you are.
Whether you're navigating a relationship transition, growing a business, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to do it alone.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why women need other women
Collaboration instead of competition
Rebuilding after divorce
Creating a business that aligns with your life
Parenting vs. partnering
Learning to ask for what you need
Why doing the brave thing leads to the most growth
Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyatstudioa Online Booking: https://www.vagaro.com/ashleyatstudioa
If you're ready to stop carrying everything on your own and build a healthier marriage and life, I'd love to support you.
Apply to work with me: www.brookesann.com/apply
If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to do life alone.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 - 51min - 73 - Episode 72: I'm Married To A Good Man Who….
What if one sentence could completely change the way you see your marriage?
In this episode, Brooke shares a simple but powerful mindset shift that helps you stop focusing on your husband's behavior and start seeing the human underneath it. This isn't about excusing unhealthy behaviors or pretending everything is okay. It's about creating enough compassion to move from criticism and control into curiosity and connection.
If you've been feeling frustrated, disconnected, or stuck in the same arguments, this episode will give you a practical tool you can start using today.
Ready to take the next step? I'd love to support you inside my coaching program. Apply here: www.brookesann.com/apply
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 26min - 72 - Episode 71: Repairing the Damage in Marriage
Episode 71: Repairing the Damage in Marriage
Is your marriage repairable? Maybe the better question is: Do you want to repair it?
In this episode, Brooke shares why repair doesn't always mean staying together—it starts with healing yourself first. Through stories, practical insight, and a fresh perspective on recurring conflict, you'll learn why repairing your own triggers and emotional wounds is essential, no matter the outcome of your marriage.
If you've ever wondered whether your relationship is worth fighting for, this episode will help you explore what repair really looks like.
If your ready to take the next step to identify whether you want to repair your marriage then click HERE to take your next step.
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - 10min - 71 - Episode 70: The Truth About Balance in Marriage & Business
What if balance isn't about doing everything perfectly?
So many high-achieving women feel like they're constantly failing—guilty at work because they think they should be home, and guilty at home because they think they should be working. But what if that feeling isn't coming from your circumstances... it's coming from the story you're telling yourself?
In this episode, I'm sharing what balance actually looks like in marriage, motherhood, and business. We'll talk about why balance isn't standing perfectly still—it's learning to trust the back-and-forth, embracing both truths, and finding peace in the tension.
Inside this episode, you'll learn:
Why guilt keeps women feeling stuck and overwhelmed. The balance beam analogy that completely changed how I view work and family. How to stop believing you're always in the wrong place. Why both your marriage and your business can thrive without chasing perfection. The powerful mindset shift that helps you feel grounded: "I'm right where I need to be."If you've been craving more peace, more presence, and less pressure, this episode will help you redefine what balance really looks like.
And if your ready to take everything to the next level join me in my Business Of Marriage program by filling out an application HERE.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 - 24min - 70 - Episode 69: The System That Saves Marriage
You know what's not working.
You know where you're frustrated. You know what feels too tight. You know the patterns you want to break.
So why do we stay stuck?
In this episode, Brooke shares a simple but powerful lesson she learned while doing laundry: awareness is only the first step. Just like clothes that no longer fit, the beliefs, habits, and relationship patterns that no longer serve us need a system for letting them go.
You'll learn Brooke's simple four-step framework for creating real change in your marriage, business, parenting, and everyday life—so you can stop ruminating and start building momentum.
If you're tired of collecting self-awareness but struggling to follow through, this episode will help you take the next step.
Ready to create a marriage that becomes your greatest business asset? Apply to work with Brooke inside Business of Marriage at www.brookesann.com/apply.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 - 30min - 69 - Episode 68: When Everything Comes Undone in Marriage (with Lizzie Langston)
Episode 68: When Everything Comes Undone in Marriage with Lizzie Langston
Today is a special episode because I'm welcoming my very first guest to the podcast! (And will continue to have guests around the world every first wednesday of the month wooo!)
In this conversation, I sit down with spiritual teacher and guide Lizzie Langston to talk about what happens when life, business, and marriage don't go according to plan. We dive into the seasons that stretch us, challenge us, and ultimately transform us.
We talk about: • Why "coming undone" isn't the end—it's often the beginning of something better. • How differences in marriage can strengthen partnership instead of divide it. • Navigating business ownership through financial uncertainty, career changes, and life's unexpected twists. • Learning to trust your body, your intuition, and yourself. • Why your marriage doesn't need perfection—it needs partnership.
Whether you're in a season of growth, transition, or rebuilding, this conversation will remind you that you are not behind. Sometimes the strongest marriages are built after everything you thought you knew falls apart.
Connect with Lizzie: ✨ Threshold Keepers: https://thresholdkeepers.com ✨ Kitchen & Cosmos on Substack: https://lizzielangston.substack.com
If this episode leaves you wanting more than inspiration—if you're ready to create a marriage that becomes your greatest business asset—I would love to support you.
Apply for my Business of Marriage coaching program: https://www.brookesann.com/apply
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 - 57min - 68 - Episode 67: Camp Mom
What if the greatest camp you could send your kids to this summer wasn't football camp or tech camp... but Camp Mom?
In this episode, I'm sharing what my very first summer home full-time has taught me about motherhood, business, and creating a life that finally feels aligned. I'm talking about the tiny teaching moments we've been missing, why doing everything for our kids leaves everyone overwhelmed, and how building a business around your life—not your life around your business—changes everything.
If you've ever felt stretched too thin, guilty that you're missing the moments that matter, or wondered if you can really have a thriving business, a connected marriage, and a home you actually enjoy... this episode is for you.
If you're ready to build a business that supports your marriage, your motherhood, and the life you truly desire, I'd love to help. Apply for my Business of Marriage program at www.brookesann.com/apply.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 - 36min - 67 - Episode 66: How To NOT Hate Your Summer With Your Husband
Do you ever feel like summer just happens to you?
Between family obligations, traditions, sports schedules, vacations, and trying to keep everyone happy, it's easy to spend the entire summer reacting instead of intentionally creating the season you actually want.
In this episode, I'm sharing a simple exercise my husband and I used to create our "Fun Summer List" and why getting specific about what lights you up can completely change your marriage, your family life, and your summer. We'll talk about planning fun first, letting go of outdated traditions, creating more luxury in everyday moments, and why the best summers aren't the most expensive—they're the most intentional.
If you're ready for a summer that feels energizing, aligned, and truly yours, this episode is for you.
And if you're finding that your emotions are getting the best of you in your marriage, join me for my free workshop, When Feelings Get the Best of You in Marriage, on June 30th at 11:00 AM (EST / 1pm MT / 2 pm PT / 5pm CET).
Ready for deeper support? Applications are open for my Business of Marriage coaching program. Learn more and apply at www.brookesann.com/apply.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 - 25min - 66 - Episode 65: Strong Women Don't Build Strong Marriages
We've been taught that being a strong woman is something to be proud of. We hustle, push through, carry the load, and prove that we can handle anything life throws at us. But what if constantly being "the strong one" is actually keeping us from the partnership we crave?
In this episode, I'm sharing why vulnerability is often much harder than strength, how control creates distance in marriage, and why so many women find themselves exhausted, resentful, and carrying more than their share. We'll explore the hidden cost of always being capable, the parent-child dynamic that can quietly develop in marriage, and the surprising path back to true partnership.
If you've ever found yourself saying, "Fine, I'll just do it myself," this episode is for you. Because the marriage you're longing for doesn't require more strength. It requires more truth, more honesty, and the courage to let yourself be seen.
Join us for a free online workshop When Feelings Get The Best Of You June 30th at 11am EST
Or if your local join us for a funnnnn girls night out Marriage & Mocktails July 18th 7-10pm we are having a buy one get one deal for tickets so bring your bestie!
And as always if you are ready to take it to the next step my Business Of Marriage program is open for registration. You get to work out your specific challenges in your marriage with my full undistracted support, lets go!
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 - 22min - 65 - Episode 64: From Parent To Partner
Are you feeling more like your husband's mother than his partner?
In this episode, I'm diving into why so many women unintentionally fall into a parent-child dynamic in marriage and how it creates resentment, exhaustion, and disconnection. We'll explore where these patterns come from, why they're so familiar, and most importantly, how to shift into a true partnership where both people feel supported, capable, and valued.
If you're tired of carrying the mental load, managing everyone else's life, and feeling like you're doing it all, this episode will help you create a new dynamic—one built on trust, ownership, and connection.
And if you're ready to take the next step and create the marriage you truly want, I'd love to chat with you. Apply for my Business of Marriage coaching program at www.brookesann.com/apply.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 - 33min - 64 - Episode 63: Why Your Brain Is Making Marriage Harder
Do you find yourself saying things like "he never helps," "we're always arguing," or "our marriage is failing"?
What if none of those things are actually true?
In this episode, we're exploring polarity thinking—the tendency to see life, marriage, and the people we love through a black-and-white lens. Your brain loves labels. Good or bad. Right or wrong. Success or failure. But healthy marriages don't live in extremes. They live in the nuance, the complexity, and the thousands of shades in between.
I'll share why your brain defaults to this kind of thinking, how it creates unnecessary suffering in your marriage, and what it looks like to move from certainty into curiosity. We'll talk about the difference between a light switch and a dimmer switch, why two opposite things can be true at the same time, and how embracing complexity can help you feel more connected, compassionate, and at peace.
Because your husband is not a label. Your marriage is not a label. And neither are you.
If you're ready to stop swinging between "everything is amazing" and "everything is falling apart," this episode will help you find solid ground in the middle.
Come and join us for an online workshop WHEN FEELINGS GET THE BEST OF YOU IN MARRIAGE Tuesday june 30th at 11am. Lets go! Click HERE to register.
Or maybe your ready to finally take the next step to getting the life, the marriage, the business you've dreamed of. Lets set you up for a free consult to see if my 6 month program is the vehicle to getting you there. Lets go! Click HERE to apply for my one on one Business Of Marriage Program.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 - 33min - 63 - Episode 62: Impact Of Work On Marriage & Family
This week, I'm sharing a deeply personal milestone: after 19 years behind the chair, I'm officially retiring from the salon and stepping fully into the next chapter of my life and business. Along the way, I've learned some powerful lessons about fear, alignment, work, family, and what it really means to create a life that supports who you are becoming.
In this episode, we talk about why so many women feel exhausted, disconnected, and overwhelmed, the courage it takes to follow your own path, and why fear is often a sign that you're doing something bold. I'll also share my unconventional business plan, how I balance work and family, and why I believe you can build a business, marriage, and life that truly lights you up.
If you've been craving more freedom, more alignment, and a deeper connection to yourself, your family, and your work, this episode is for you.
And if you're ready to take the next step, come join me at Marriage & Mocktails on June 6th, where we'll be diving into boundaries—how to set them and actually follow through on them. Grab your ticket at www.brookesann.com/events.
Looking for personalized support to create the marriage, business, and life you truly want? Apply for Business of Marriage, at www.brookesann.com/apply.
Sun, 31 May 2026 - 27min - 62 - Episode 61: Closing the Loop: Embracing Hard Things Together
This week I'm talking about the messy middle of life — the moments where I question myself, doubt myself, want to give up, and wonder if I'll ever make it to the other side. Through stories about motherhood, marriage, business, nervous system regulation, and even hiking in the Adirondacks with my family, I'm sharing how I've learned to stop abandoning myself when things get hard and instead trust myself enough to keep going. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged lately, this episode will remind you that maybe nothing has gone wrong at all — you're simply in the middle of the loop.
Please join us at Marriage & Mocktails June 6 register here: www.brookesann.com/events
or if your ready to take your life to the next level click here to apply to join my transformational program : www.brookesann.com/apply
Sun, 24 May 2026 - 44min - 61 - Episode 60: You Don't Need More You Need Less
Today we're talking about something that feels almost rebellious in today's world… doing less.
Less noise. Less multitasking. Less productivity. Less scrolling. Less trying to fix everything.
Because maybe the answer to the overwhelm, disconnection, frustration, and exhaustion isn't more. Maybe it's less.
In this episode, I'm sharing the shift I've been experiencing in my own life, marriage, motherhood, business, and nervous system as I learn to stop constantly reaching for more information, more distractions, more solutions—and instead come back home to myself.
We dive into:
Why modern life keeps us disconnected from ourselves The difference between knowing and actually learning How multitasking pulls us out of presence Why intuition is your greatest power source The hidden cost of constant productivity Learning to trust yourself instead of outsourcing your wisdom to everyone else Why calm and connection come from less, not moreThis episode is an invitation to slow down enough to actually hear yourself again.
You do not need more. You need less distractions, less noise, less pressure… and more of YOU.
Come and join us at Marriage & Mocktails an inperson event June 6th 7-10pm. Click here to register $47 early bird pricing!
www.brookesann.com/events
Sun, 17 May 2026 - 38min - 60 - Episode 59: When You Can't Count On Him
Ever feel like you can't fully count on your husband to follow through?
Like you ask him to do something… and he forgets. Or does it on his own timeline. Or you find yourself constantly reminding him—and resenting him for it.
In this episode, I'm breaking down a real-life listener question that so many women will relate to.
But this isn't just about forgotten tasks or unmet expectations.
This is about the deeper dynamic happening underneath it all.
Because the truth is… your husband isn't broken. He's patterned. And so are you.
This episode will challenge you—in the best way.
Because your power isn't in getting him to change. It's in how you relate to who he already is.
If you've ever thought, "I just wish I could count on him"… this conversation will shift everything.
Come and join us at our Marriage & Mocktails event June 6th www.brookesann.com/events to save your seat!
Or maye your ready to take it to the next level and deep dive into having the partnership marriage you really want. Click here to apply to work with me one on one and get everything you want from life www.brookesann.com/apply
Sun, 10 May 2026 - 37min - 59 - Episode 58: The Truth About Sex in Marriage
Why does sex feel so complicated in marriage?
If you've ever felt like something is wrong with you because you don't want sex as much as your husband…or sex feels stressful, pressured, disconnected, or simply not enjoyable—you are not alone.
In this episode, we're having a very honest conversation about intimacy, desire, shame, nervous system regulation, pleasure, trauma, hormones, and the stories women carry around sex. I'm breaking down why you can't "should" yourself into desire, the difference between arousal and desire, how shame quietly kills intimacy, and why pleasure—not obligation—is the goal.
We'll also talk about how healthy marriages create space for two whole people with different needs, preferences, and seasons of life to communicate honestly and care for their relationship together.
This conversation is empowering, freeing, and deeply honest—and my hope is that it helps you release shame and step into a more connected, pleasurable, and authentic relationship with intimacy.
Come join us at our FREE online workshop Wednesday May 6th 11am EST Stop Feeling Like A Crazy Person In Marriage
Or come join us at our next in person event Marriage & Mocktails Saturday June 6th 7-10pm at The Portal Utica, New York
Or maybe your ready for the NEXT step and want to have a free consult with me, click HERE to apply. Can't wait to chat!
Sun, 03 May 2026 - 38min - 58 - Episode 57: Functional vs. Dysfunctional Marriage
Dysfunction doesn't mean your marriage is failing… it just means the way you're currently relating isn't sustainable or supportive.
In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between functional and dysfunctional marriage—and why so many high-achieving women unknowingly find themselves over-functioning, over-giving, and slowly building resentment.
We're talking about:
Why you feel like you're doing everything The hidden pattern of parenting your partner How over-functioning creates under-functioning The truth about emotional dependency (and why it feels so exhausting) What a functional marriage actually looks like The foundational skills that create real partnershipThis episode will help you shift out of control, pressure, and resentment… and into ownership, regulation, and connection.
Because a functional marriage isn't about needing each other—it's about two whole people choosing each other.
Nothing has gone wrong. You're right where you need to be. And awareness? That's where everything begins.
If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who needs to hear it 💛
My friends, I'm having a free online workshop titled, When You Feel Like A Crazy Person In Marriage, click HERE to save your spot for May 6 11am EST
And don't forget to send this episode to a friend!
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 - 39min - 57 - Episode 56: Self-Care in Marriage
We hear "self care" everywhere… but what if most of us are getting it wrong—especially in our marriage?
In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story from early motherhood when I was overwhelmed, depleted, and unknowingly asking my husband to take care of me in ways that weren't actually supportive.
Because here's the truth: self care isn't the occasional vacation or girls' night—it's the small, daily ways you care for yourself in the middle of your real life.
And when you learn how to truly care for yourself—physically, emotionally, and mentally—you stop showing up in your marriage from depletion… and start showing up as a whole, grounded woman.
This episode will help you:
Rethink what self care actually is Break out of the parent/child dynamic in your marriage Learn how to support yourself without outsourcing your needs Create a more connected, equal partnershipIf you want a marriage that feels supportive, energizing, and deeply connected… it starts with how you care for you.
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If you love what you hear, start with my free Partnership Reset Guide—a gentle place to reconnect with yourself and your marriage. 💗 https://www.brookesann.com/guide
Or if you're ready to take the next step and come to my free online workshop May 6 8am PT/9am MT/10am CT/11am ET: Stop Feeling Like A Crazy Person In Marriage sign up HERE
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 - 27min - 56 - Episode 55: Why Am I Married? (The Question No One Talks About)
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself… why am I married?
Not because you want to leave—but because you're starting to realize… you don't actually need a partner to survive anymore.
In today's episode, I'm speaking directly to high-achieving women who are building businesses, raising families, and holding it all together—while quietly questioning the role their marriage plays in their life.
We're unpacking:
Why modern women feel disconnected in marriage The shift from survival-based marriage to choice-based partnership The "in-between" space where you're not fully in… but not fully out And the powerful reframe that turns marriage into something that actually adds to your lifeBecause marriage isn't about needing someone anymore…
It's about choosing someone who expands your life, supports your growth, and stands in your corner.
If you've been feeling off, disconnected, or questioning things—this episode will invite you back into clarity, intention, and deeper connection.
✨ And if you're ready to reset your marriage and reconnect to partnership, join me at Marriage & Mocktails—a girls' night out meets marriage workshop experience designed to help you regulate, reconnect, and feel supported again.
April 18th 7-10pm register here! www.brookesann.com/events
Or if your ready to take it to the next level sign up for a free consult with me at www.brookesann.com/apply
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 - 25min - 55 - Episode 54: Why You Feel Like You Carry Everything in Your Marriage (And How to Change It)
Do you feel like you're carrying everything in your marriage—the mental load, the emotional weight, the constant responsibility—and wondering why your partner doesn't just step up?
In this episode, I'm answering a real question from a listener who feels stuck in the cycle of overthinking, over-functioning, and micromanaging… even when her husband is "helping." We're diving into the deeper truth behind control, resentment, and the nervous system patterns that keep you doing it all.
I'll walk you through simple, powerful shifts to help you stop managing everything, create real partnership, and finally feel supported—without needing him to change first.
If you're tired of doing it all and ready to experience more connection, ease, and emotional freedom in your marriage… this episode is for you.
And join us at Marriage & Mocktails April 18 in Utica, New York. www.brookesann.com/events
or if your ready to jump in. I have a waiting list for June 1 welcoming women into my business of marriage program where we deep dive in so you can let go of you feeling you need to fix it, control it or manage it allllll and instead build true partnership. Ahhhhhhh. www.brookesann.com/apply
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 - 30min - 54 - Episode 53: Stop Shoulding Yourself: Instead Energize Change
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How often do you catch yourself saying, "I should be doing more," "I should be a better wife," "I should have it all together"?
That quiet, constant pressure isn't motivating you—it's draining you.
In this episode, I'm breaking down how "shoulding" yourself is keeping you stuck in cycles of guilt, overwhelm, and disconnection—in your marriage, your business, and your life. And more importantly, I'm showing you what to do instead.
We're talking about how to shift out of pressure and into energy… how to create real, sustainable change without forcing or fixing… and how to start showing up in a way that actually feels aligned, powerful, and freeing.
If you've been feeling stuck, heavy, or like nothing you do is ever enough—this episode is going to hit home.
✨ It's time to stop shoulding… and start energizing change.
Don't forget about my in person event Marriage & Mocktails April 18th 7-10pm in Utica, New York, only a few seats left! So click here to register: www.brookesann.com/events Or maybe your ready to take your life to the next level, click here to apply for my 6 month Business Of Marriage Program: www.brookesann.com/apply Sending love!Sun, 29 Mar 2026 - 27min - 53 - Episode 52: The Secret to Running A Business Without Burning Out Your Marriage
So many women believe they have to divide themselves between their business, their marriage, their kids, and their personal life — constantly trying to "balance" separate areas of life.
But that belief is exactly what leads to burnout.
In this episode, I share a simple story from my life on our little homestead that perfectly illustrates what burnout actually looks like: carrying a heavy five-gallon bucket with a crack in the bottom.
You keep pouring in effort, time, and energy… but it keeps leaking out.
Inside this conversation, we explore:
• Why burnout isn't about doing too much — it's about energy leaks • The hidden "should" thoughts that quietly drain your life • Why your marriage is actually a mirror for your inner world • The truth about building a business without sacrificing your relationship • And the mindset shift that allows your marriage and business to fuel each other instead of compete
The secret to running a successful business without burning out your marriage is simple:
When you pour into one, you're pouring into both.
Your marriage isn't separate from your success — it's the foundation of it.
Come join me in person at Marriage & Mocktails its girls night out meets therapy. Its going to be fun and it will sell out fast! www.brookesann.com/events
Or if your ready to take your marriage to the next level I would be honored to walk with you, come fill out a free application to see if we are a good fit. I'll be opening up coaching June 1. So spots will fill up quick!
https://www.brookesann.com/apply
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 - 19min - 52 - Episode 51: When Your Husband Doesn't Do Anything
What do you do when it feels like your husband doesn't help with anything?
In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the most common frustrations I hear from women: feeling like they're carrying everything in the marriage, home, and family while their partner seems disconnected or uninvolved.
But what if the dynamic isn't as simple as "he won't help"? What if there's a deeper pattern at play?
Today, I'm sharing a powerful perspective on masculine and feminine energy, why resentment builds when we take on too much, and how partnering with yourself first can completely change the way your partner shows up in the relationship.
If you've ever thought:
"Why do I have to do everything?"
"Why doesn't he step up?"
"How do I get more support in my marriage?"
This episode will help you understand the hidden dynamics behind those questions—and what you can do to shift them.
Don't forget about our in-person event Marriage & Mocktails in Utica, NY—an evening designed for women who want happier marriages and calmer homes. We'll be talking about emotional regulation, connection, and practical tools you can use in your family right away.
and dont forget your partnership reset guide here
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 - 37min - 51 - Episode 50: The Missing Piece in Marriage, Motherhood & Boundaries
How do you support the people you love… without losing yourself in the process?
In this episode, I'm unpacking a concept that has been blowing my mind lately — inspired by Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory — and showing you how it applies to real life: teenage drivers, overwhelmed toddlers, stressed-out husbands, and even your own dysregulated moments.
The truth is, we cannot show up calm, loving, and wise for our families if we are abandoning ourselves.
The most powerful question you can ask yourself is: What do I need right now?
When you learn to take care of your emotional, physical, and spiritual needs first, you create safety — and from that place, you can truly help.
This episode will help you stop boomeranging between control and collapse… and start walking parallel with the people you love.
And don't forget — my upcoming FREE webinar, The Truth About Boundaries: So You Can Love Your Partner More, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER You're going to love this one. 💛
📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Central | 10:00 AM Mountain | 9:00 AM Pacific)
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 - 26min - 50 - Episode 49: Marriage Working For You or On You
What if nothing is wrong with your marriage… even when it feels hard?
In this episode, I'm sharing a deeply personal story that sparked a powerful realization — that marriage isn't happening to you, it's happening for you or on you. We explore how shifting this single belief can move you from feeling stuck, powerless, or frustrated… into clarity, growth, and emotional freedom.
I'll walk you through a simple perspective framework inspired by the Map of Consciousness, showing how emotions like shame, fear, and anger can actually be stepping stones toward courage, love, and peace. You'll learn why challenges in marriage aren't signs something is broken — they're invitations to evolve.
If you've ever wondered whether your relationship is helping you grow or holding you back, this episode will help you see your marriage — and yourself — in a completely new way.
✨ You'll walk away feeling more grounded, more hopeful, and knowing your next small step forward.
Check out the Map of Conciousness HERE
And sign up for your FREE consult HERE, No stress, no expectations. Just come and talk to me! Join me and so many others who are ready to change their marriage, build their dream business that supports their dream life!
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 - 28min - 49 - Episode 48: The Systems In Your Life
So many women feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and stuck managing everything — their home, their marriage, their kids, their business — without realizing they're already living inside systems they didn't consciously create.
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the invisible systems running your life and showing you how to redesign them so they support you instead of exhaust you. I'm sharing real-life examples from my home, my marriage, and my business (including a moment when my family's systems carried everything while I was sick in bed!) to show you what's possible when you invest time into creating rhythms that run without you micromanaging every detail.
We'll talk about:
How systems create freedom, not restriction
Why consistency + flexibility is the real secret
How to reclaim your time (your most valuable currency)
Ways to simplify your business, home, and marriage
If you've ever wished life felt lighter, calmer, and more supported — this episode will open your eyes to what's already working and inspire you to build systems that help you live more and manage less.
Listen, I have four spots open for one on one coaching, If you've been listening for a while you know that I'm genuinely here to help you have the marriage, business and life you've always dreamed of.... if you're ready fill out an application. Click HERE. I can't wait to see you!
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 - 27min - 48 - Episode 47: When Money Feels Tight
Money doesn't just live in your bank account — it lives in your body, your nervous system, and your relationship. In this episode, we're unpacking what to do when money feels tight… that heavy, restricted, "we can't catch up" feeling that quietly creates tension in your marriage and pressure in your life.
I'm sharing real stories (including how my husband and I made more money than we ever imagined… and still felt paycheck-to-paycheck) to show you why it's not the amount of money that determines your experience — it's your money identity. We'll explore scarcity vs. abundance, the "identity ceiling" that keeps pulling you back to what feels familiar, and how to start expanding your capacity to hold more — financially, emotionally, and relationally.
You'll also learn a simple practice to shift from panic and pressure into space and possibility — because when you can settle your body into safety, you can get creative, problem-solve, and build a life that feels lighter (even before anything changes on paper).
Enrollment is open for my six-month program Business of Marriage (4 spots left). If you're ready to transform your marriage into your greatest business asset, apply at brookesann.com and we'll hop on a consult — no pushiness, just a real conversation.
And if you haven't already recieved my Partnership Reset Guide, grab that HERE. I'll even mail a copy right to your house!
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 - 35min - 47 - Episode 46: Winter Dread to Winter Delight
In today's episode, I'm sharing something a little unconventional but deeply personal — how I've learned to turn dread into delight, especially in the dark, heavy winter months here in upstate New York.
This episode isn't about pretending winter is easy or positive. It's about validating what's real while also opening our eyes to tiny "micro moments" of joy and presence that already exist in our everyday lives.
This is an invitation to slow down, soften, and notice what's already here. To expand your awareness beyond what feels hard and make space for joy alongside it.
If you're in a season that feels heavy — winter, motherhood, grief, burnout, or transition — this episode will help you reconnect to presence, peace, and the beauty hidden in ordinary moments.
If you are ready to rewrite some of your stories, check out my FREE Partnership Reset Guide HERE>
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - 30min - 46 - Episode 45: Partnership Reset Guide
In today's episode, I walk you through my Partnership Reset Guide as if you were sitting with me in a private coaching session.
This episode is for the woman who feels like she's doing everything — running a business, managing the home, carrying the emotional load, and holding it all together while quietly feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or disconnected.
I share how I use this guide to:
regulate my nervous system instead of reacting from stress, identify the invisible load I've been carrying, release control and perfectionism, create space for true partnership in my marriage and life, and shift the beliefs that keep me stuck in "one-woman show" mode.
This episode is not about fixing your husband or adding more to your to-do list. It's about coming back home to yourself, trusting what you want, and remembering that partnership is possible for you.
If you're a woman building a business and a family and longing for more balance, support, and peace, this episode is your reset button.
And don't forget to join me for my free Fix Your Feelings Marriage Workshop on February 4th,
where I'll be teaching you my simple, powerful emotional processing tool—live. Link is HERE.
(*And I will send you the replay if you can't miss it live, but be sure to register above!)
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 - 39min - 45 - Episode 44: To Be A Balanced Woman
What would it look like to be a balanced woman?
Not more productive. Not more successful. Not thinner, richer, or busier.
But emotionally balanced. Nervous-system regulated. Grounded in your body. Connected to yourself, your marriage, and your life.
In today's episode, I'm unpacking what balance actually looks like for women—especially women business owners who are tired of hustling through their feelings, controlling everything around them, and living in a constant state of stress. We talk about emotional regulation, nervous system balance, masculine and feminine energy, hormones, seasonal rhythms, motherhood, and why "fix-it mode" is often the very thing creating disconnection in our marriages and families.
I share a real-life moment from my own kitchen that perfectly illustrates how emotional imbalance shows up, why it happens, and what to do instead. We explore how learning to feel—rather than fix—is the missing link between emotional health, hormonal balance, partnership in marriage, and sustainable success in business.
If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but still feel off… this episode is for you.
And don't forget to join me for my free Fix Your Feelings Marriage Workshop on February 4th,
where I'll be teaching you my simple, powerful emotional processing tool—live. Link is HERE.
(*And I will send you the replay if you can't miss it live, but be sure to register above!)
And grab your partnership reset guide HERE>
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 - 35min - 44 - Episode 43: Work Less, Make More, and Have More Fun
In this episode, I'm talking about hustle culture—where it comes from, why it's so deeply ingrained in women business owners, and why it's no longer working for us. I share my own story of trading time, energy, and my physical body for money, and how that way of working eventually stopped aligning with the life I wanted to live.
I walk you through what it really looks like to stop building a business from lack and scarcity and instead create from presence, intuition, and self-trust. We talk about redefining success, releasing the belief of "not enough," and learning how to work less, make more, and feel more content in your day-to-day life.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body and your values, and start building your business around the lifestyle you desire—so your business supports your life, not the other way around.
Don't miss our free webinar February 4th at 11am EST Fix Your Feelings: The Marriage Workshop for Hot Mess Women Business leaders. Click the link HERE to register today. Don't worry just come on no video, just watch, and jump in on the chat. You will get REALLLLL time tools and skills to help you so you stop feeling like emotions are running your life!
And if you are feeling like you are carrying it ALLLL as a business owner, wife and mother start with my free partnership reset guide HERE.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 - 35min - 43 - Episode 42: Restoring Marriage & Business Balance
In today's conversation, I'm unpacking what real balance actually looks like in marriage and business, and why it has nothing to do with time management, perfect schedules, or splitting things 50/50.
We'll talk about:
Why imbalance shows up when women override their emotions and step into constant "doing"
The powerful (and often forgotten) role vulnerability plays in restoring partnership
How emotional awareness—not control—is the catalyst that shifts everything
Why balance is a feeling, not a formula
How flexibility, presence, and self-trust create freedom in both marriage and business
This episode is an invitation to stop fighting yourself, stop proving, and stop carrying it all alone. When you learn to listen to your emotions and honor your inner knowing, balance returns—without forcing change, fixing your partner, or burning your life down to start over.
Nothing has gone wrong. You're right where you're supposed to be.
Get your free PARTNERSHIP RESET GUIDE HERE.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 - 32min - 42 - Episode 41: Rituals Over Routines: Grounding When Life Feels Messy
We're in that strange space between Christmas and New Year's — where cookies count as breakfast, the kids don't know what day it is, and everything feels just a little… off. The holidays are beautiful and full and magical — and also wildly dysregulating for our nervous systems.
Today, I'm sharing a very real behind-the-scenes glimpse of the piles, the decisions, the returns, the batteries, the mess… and the reminder that what we truly crave isn't more stuff — it's grounding, ease, and freedom.
We're talking about the difference between routines and rituals — not what you have to do, but what genuinely supports you and your future self. How the simplest daily rhythms can help you feel aligned again — even when life is loud and the schedule is out the window.
If this week feels weird, you are not alone. This episode is your invitation to zoom out, reflect on what feels off, and gently return to what matters most. Let's regulate together. Let's create space again. Let's build a life that feels good in our bodies — no matter the season.
Press play for a deep breath, a good laugh, and a whole lot of permission to just be. 💛✨
Get your free PARTNERSHIP RESET GUIDE here.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 - 27min - 41 - Episode 40: From Pressure to Alignment: Redefining New Year Intentions
As the year winds down, so many of us feel the pressure to set big goals, make sweeping resolutions, and "fix" ourselves before January arrives. In this episode, I invite you to pause, soften, and take a different approach.
Instead of hustling toward change from a place of pressure or self-criticism, we explore how to reflect on the past year with honesty and compassion, reconnect with your why, and listen to what truly resonates for you—not what society, social media, or "experts" say you should want.
I share personal stories about my own relationship with goal-setting, why traditional resolutions never worked for me, and how shifting from goals to intentions—especially choosing a single word for the year—has completely transformed how I create change in my life, marriage, and business.
We'll talk about:
Why wanting something to "feel better about yourself" is often depleting
How building self-trust and capacity changes what you're able to receive
Using winter and nature's rhythms as a guide for rest, reflection, and renewal
A powerful dreaming exercise to uncover what you actually want
Why one intentional word can be more impactful than pages of goals
This episode is an invitation to slow down, turn inward, and approach the new year feeling grounded, aligned, and open—trusting yourself as your own compass.
Get your free PARTNERSHIP RESET GUIDE here.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - 32min - 40 - Episode 39: Disappointing Your Man: Rethinking Birthdays & Holidays
In today's episode, we're talking about disappointment, birthdays, Christmas, and the pressure so many of us feel to make celebrations perfect. I'm sharing a very real story from my husband's birthday and unpacking why we often tie our worth, safety, and sense of being loved to how other people experience us.
This is a conversation about cutting the cords, calling your power back, and redefining what it really means to celebrate the people you love — without guilt, fear, or overfunctioning.
If this episode resonates and you're feeling tired of carrying so much in your relationship, I created a free Partnership Reset Guide to support you. It's a gentle place to slow down, release emotional and mental overload, and reconnect to support and partnership.
You can download the free guide at brookesann.com.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 - 25min - 39 - Episode 38 : Holding Beliefs for Your Man
In this heartfelt episode, I open up about one of the greatest gifts I've learned to offer my husband: holding belief for him when he forgets who he is. I share a tender moment from my own marriage—lying in bed beside a husband who felt overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure—and the powerful shift that happened when I chose belief over judgment, presence over fixing.
Through stories from youth sports, grief, and late–night tears, I show what it has looked like for me to be a quiet, steady companion instead of a rescuer. I talk about the viral "Hemingway" quote on human connection, why simple presence can be so healing, and how witnessing someone's pain can be more transformative than any advice.
Then I dive into the "meat and potatoes":
how my thoughts become my beliefs
why I can change what I believe about my husband, my marriage, and myself
what cognitive dissonance feels like (and why it can make me feel torn in two)
how I intentionally choose beliefs that serve me and strengthen my relationship
This episode is my invitation to you to reclaim your own power—to build belief in your husband and marriage without needing him to change first. If you've ever felt stuck in old stories about your partner or longed to feel like true teammates again, this conversation will remind you that love, belief, and quiet human connection can lift you both.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 - 30min - 38 - Episode 37: Navigating Grief in Marriage
Whether it's the loss of a parent, a friend, a sibling, a child, a pet, or even grief brought on by world events—heartbreak will make an appearance in your relationship. And when it does, most of us realize we were never taught how to move through it, let alone how to move through it as a couple.
I share openly about the very raw, recent loss of one of my husband's closest college friends, what it stirred up in our home, and how differently the two of us process pain. You'll hear honest stories, half-baked thoughts in real time, and the tools I lean on from my training, my past experiences, and the women I work with.
Inside this episode, we talk about:
🕊️ Understanding "overs" (overworking, overeating, over-scrolling) as coping mechanisms 🕊️ What co-regulation truly looks like between partners 🕊️ The courage required to rise through the emotional levels of healing 🕊️ Learning to see grief as part of your human evolution and marital growth
My hope is to shine light into places that feel dark and lonely, and to give you tools that help you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected—to yourself, and to your partner—when life asks you to walk through loss.
This conversation is tender, imperfect, raw, and real. I'm so honored to share it with you.
If your interested in seeing David Hawkins map of conciousness, you can view that HERE.
👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 - 33min - 37 - Episode 36: Hobbies, Husbands, and the Myth of "Doing Everything Together"
In this week's episode, we explore one of the most common pain points I see in relationships: "My husband is always off doing his hobbies… and we have nothing in common."
I walk you through why you don't need shared hobbies to feel deeply connected, loved, and aligned—and why forcing yourself into interests that aren't authentic never creates real closeness. Instead, we look at how shared values, not shared activities, are what actually hold a relationship together.
Through personal stories, relatable examples, and a gentle reframing of resentment, balance, and individuality, you'll learn:
Why your partner's hobbies matter to him
Why it's okay if you don't enjoy the same things
How to uncover the values underneath the activities
How to restore balance when things feel uneven
How to connect deeply without changing yourself—or him
If you've ever felt pressure to join in on your husband's hobbies, wondered whether you "should" participate in what he loves, or worried that your differences mean something is wrong, this episode will help you breathe easier and see your marriage in a whole new way.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 - 30min - 36 - Episode 35: The Order of Operations in Marriage and Business
In today's episode, we explore the surprising connection between math and creating a thriving marriage, business, and personal life. Using the classic order of operations (P.E.M.D.A.S.) as a metaphor, we break down the sequence of steps that lead to clarity, connection, and real success—starting with you.
Just like in algebra, you can't skip steps and expect the right outcome. We talk about why caring for yourself first is essential, how your thoughts act as exponents that amplify everything, why regulating your energy matters, and how healthy communication becomes possible only after tending to your inner world. When you follow this sequence, you show up grounded, confident, and fully present—both at home and in your business.
Success isn't about racing to the "final answer." It's about slowing down, honoring each step, and trusting yourself along the way. When you do the inner work in the right order, everything aligns. Your marriage becomes your greatest business asset, and you expand your capacity to impact the world around you.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 - 31min - 35 - Episode 34: Shame In Marriage
In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode, we explore what it truly means to love and accept all parts of ourselves—the light and the dark. Using powerful stories from everyday life, pop culture, and personal experience, this reflection reminds us that true connection begins with radical self-honesty. When we shine light on our hidden parts—our shame, our imperfections—we create space for healing, deeper love, and real transformation in our marriages, families, and communities.
We can't fully love others until we learn to love all of ourselves.
Ignoring our "dark sides" only allows them to grow; healing starts by facing them.
Shame thrives in secrecy—honesty and compassion dissolve it.
True connection in marriage begins when we turn inward before turning outward.
Loving ourselves unconditionally allows us to see goodness and humanity in everyone around us.
👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 27min - 34 - Episode 33: Vulnerability, The Catalyst of Change
Today's show is a little messier than usual. A lot of tears, so let this be your warning, but we are talking about the catalyst of change in your marriage, using vulnerability to absolutely transform you and your marriage and your business. Learning how to lean into what you're currently feeling without trying to change circumstances, without trying to find solutions.
Learning how to be okay, not being okay.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 - 31min - 33 - Episode 32:The Best Interest of the Collective
If you're in a marriage that feels like me versus him, most of the time this is gonna be a podcast episode that you are going to love. We're gonna break down why that is, where that came from, and how to get out of it. Learning how to keep the best interest of the collective mind and learning how to shift from friend to foe in your marriage.
✨ If you love what you hear on this show and are tired of being the partner that does everything in your marriage, then begin with taking my free Spice of Wife Quiz and get the partnership marriage you've dreamed of so you can scale your business with the husband you have.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 - 24min - 32 - Episode 31: Being His Biggest Fan — Marriage Allyship
What would change in your marriage if you became your husband's biggest fan?
In this heartfelt episode, Brooke dives deep into what it means to truly be your partner's ally — not out of obligation, but from a place of love, connection, and emotional strength. Through her personal story of those early cabin years in the Adirondacks, she explores how genuine support can transform not only your relationship but also your sense of self.
You'll walk away with:
💞 A new perspective on what marriage allyship really looks like in daily life
🧩 Tools to rebuild connection and emotional safety when you've felt unseen or unsupported
💬 Awareness of how over-relying on parents or friends can unintentionally weaken your partnership
🌱 Steps to become your spouse's biggest encourager — without losing yourself in the process
Disclaimer: If you're feeling resentment, anger, or emotional exhaustion in your relationship, Brooke recommends starting with Episode 13: "Emotional Whiplash in Your Marriage (and How to Get Out)" before diving into this conversation.
✨ If you love what you hear on this show and are tired of being the partner that does everything in your marriage, then begin with taking my free Spice of Wife Quiz and get the partnership marriage you've dreamed of so you can scale your business with the husband you have.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 - 23min - 31 - Episode 30: Using Humor To Heal Your Marriage
Last week, we talked about intimacy — and this week, we're exploring another corner of marriage we don't talk about enough: humor, fun, and spontaneity.
What happens when laughter disappears from your relationship or your business starts to feel heavy, rigid, and joyless? In this heartfelt and honest episode, we will dive into how our inability to play, laugh, and be silly is a reflection of what's happening inside of us.
I share personal stories (including one very startled moose and a mischievous toddler!) and offer gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your inner child, regulate your nervous system, and bring a sense of lightness and creativity back into your marriage, your work, and your life.
You'll walk away reminded that play isn't something we earn after the work is done — it's how we heal, connect, and truly live.
✨ If you love what you hear on this show and are tired of being the partner that does everything in your marriage, then begin with taking my free Spice of Wife Quiz and get the partnership marriage you've dreamed of so you can scale your business with the husband you have.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 - 27min - 30 - Episode 29: The Impact of Sex in Your Marriage and Business
In this raw and honest episode, I open up about a topic most people avoid — sex and intimacy. We are going to explore how your physical and emotional connection with your partner directly impacts your energy, your nervous system, and even your business. Drawing from my 15 years of marriage, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, I dive into why so many women feel "too tired," what's really underneath that exhaustion, and how emotional safety is the foundation for genuine connection and pleasure.
You'll Learn:
Why emotional exhaustion often shows up as physical tiredness
How intimacy (or the lack of it) affects your confidence and creativity
The hidden ways avoidance drains your energy and relationships
Why feeling safe in your body is essential before you can feel pleasure
How redefining sex can reignite both your marriage and your purpose
✨ If you love what you hear on this show and are tired of being the partner that does everything in your marriage, then begin with taking my free Spice of Wife Quiz and get the partnership marriage you've dreamed of so you can scale your business with the husband you have.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 34min - 29 - Episode 26: Sole Proprietor No More: Finding Partnership in Love and Business
Today we're talking about something that I think so many of us struggle with but rarely pause to reflect on: how we're prioritizing our lives. Too often, we put everything and everyone ahead of ourselves — our kids before our own needs, our work before our families, our husbands before our dreams. But what if the real answer isn't about rearranging the order of the to-do list… but about building inner safety and trust in yourself first? In this episode, I'm going to share a story that changed how I see this, plus give you step-by-step tools to start creating that inner trust so you can finally feel supported, connected, and free in both your marriage and your business. Let's dive in!"
✨ If you love what you hear on this show and are tired of being the partner that does everything in your marriage, then begin with taking my free Spice of Wife Quiz and get the partnership marriage you've dreamed of so you can scale your business with the husband you have.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 - 36min - 28 - Episode 28: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
This week we're exploring the art of preserving relationships—and why your marriage might just be the most valuable investment you'll ever make. Drawing from homesteading lessons, a basement full of applesauce, and the longest-running study on happiness, this episode offers practical insight and real encouragement for women entrepreneurs who want deeper connection at home and stronger results in business.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why the Harvard Study of Adult Development proves relationships are the key to happiness
How your marriage acts as your greatest business asset
The U-shaped curve of marriage satisfaction—and what to expect in different seasons
Simple ways to regulate your nervous system so you can reconnect with your spouse
✨ If you love what you hear on this show and are tired of being the partner that does everything in your marriage, then begin with taking my free Spice of Wife Quiz and get the partnership marriage you've dreamed of so you can scale your business with the husband you have.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 29min - 27 - Episode 27: From Frantic to Focused: How to Shift Out of Spin Mode
Are you rushing through your days at 5x speed — spinning, hustling, and feeling like nothing's really changing?
In this episode, I'm unpacking:
The real difference between productivity and frantic energy
Why urgency is a clue to what you really want
How frantic energy impacts your marriage and your business
Practical steps to pause, regulate, and reconnect with what matters most
This is the real work — learning how to shift from frantic hustle into grounded presence so you can create the connection, success, and freedom you crave.
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You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 - 24min - 26 - Episode 25: Your Marriage is Your Greatest Business Asset
Running a business while managing home, family, and marriage can feel like a never-ending cycle of stress and overwhelm. You're carrying the weight of it all, and it feels like there's no partnership at home.
But here's the truth: your marriage can be your greatest business asset. Today, I'll share real stories, uncover why so much of your energy gets drained before you even sit down to work, and reveal the missing piece that transforms resentment into connection. You'll learn how to redirect your mental energy, build inner safety, and create a partnership that allows both your marriage and your business to thrive.
If you've been feeling unsupported, stretched thin, or guilty that your business isn't growing the way you want—it's time to see things differently.
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You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 - 29min - 25 - Episode 24:Aligning With Everyday Marriage
What if your marriage is less about the highlight reel and more about the micro-moments you repeat every day? In this episode, we will reframe partnership through the lens of training for a marathon: the finish line matters, but it's the hundreds of small, intentional choices that get you there. From color-coding calendars to scheduling joy on purpose, you'll learn how to align your hours with the future you want—without waiting for a trip, an anniversary, or "someday."
Listen in for a gentle call-out, a loving permission slip to change what isn't working, and a practical way to measure genuine, enjoyable time together.
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You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 07 Sep 2025 - 27min - 24 - Episode 23: Loving the Woman You Were, Are, and Will Be
In this heartfelt and transformative episode, we explore what it means to truly know, love, and align with every version of yourself — past, present, and future. From tender reflections on hard seasons to empowering daily rituals, you'll discover how understanding your own desires and direction creates clarity, energy, and a sense of grounded purpose. And in the end, you'll see how this alignment ripples outward, transforming not just your daily life but also your closest relationships and your marriage.
The surprising power of connecting with your past, present, and future self.
Daily rituals that honor and care for your future self with kindness.
How alignment creates momentum and clarity in every decision.
Why knowing your desires transforms your relationships and marriage.
Stories and insights to help you step into your most loving, authentic self.
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You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 - 27min - 23 - Episode 22: The Rule That Can Change Your Marriage
In this episode, we unpack one of the most common but overlooked parts of marriage and relationships: how we respond when we're triggered. Whether it's fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, our knee-jerk reactions often lead to shame, guilt, or disconnection. Through real-life stories (yes, including my kids and my husband!) and practical coaching insight, I'll walk you through a simple but transformative practice: pausing, self-reflecting, and choosing to show up as your highest, most loving self. You'll learn how to move from reaction to intention, break old patterns, and create more connection in your marriage. This is an episode you'll want to come back to again and again.
Whether you've been married a year or decades, this episode will help you stop pressing replay and start creating the beautiful, dynamic, connected relationship you've always wanted.
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You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 - 33min - 22 - Episode 21: When You Need Something to Change in Your Marriage
Do you ever feel like your marriage is stuck on repeat? You keep having the same fight, hitting the same roadblocks, and feeling the same frustrations — no matter how much you want things to change. In this episode, we uncover the real reason that happens and what it takes to finally break free.
We'll talk about:
Why our brains carve deep "neural pathways" that keep us stuck in old patterns
The role of your higher brain vs. your lower brain in your relationship dynamics
Why simply "acting differently" without changing your beliefs never works
The power of creating new thoughts to unlock new results
How to step into discomfort to build a marriage that feels expansive and alive
The "same song" metaphor that will change the way you see your fights forever
Whether you've been married a year or decades, this episode will help you stop pressing replay and start creating the beautiful, dynamic, connected relationship you've always wanted.
✨ Want to discover what your unique flavor of feminine energy is—and how to use it to reignite connection in your relationship? Take my free Spice of Wife Quiz and uncover your personal path to intimacy, joy, and flow.
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You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 - 20min - 21 - Episode 20: What Men Want
This episode is a raw, unfiltered reflection on what men truly want—and how understanding their core desires can shift the dynamic in your relationship and home.
In this episode:
The primal roles men are wired to fulfill
Why men need to feel needed (and what happens when they don't)
How women unknowingly carry too much masculine energy
The difference between the hero's journey and the heroine's journey
How to begin healing your feminine energy
What balance really looks like in a modern partnership
This is for every woman who's ever wondered, "Why do I feel like I'm doing everything?" Let's zoom out and look at the bigger picture—together.
✨ Want to discover what your unique flavor of feminine energy is—and how to use it to reignite connection in your relationship? Take my free Spice of Wife Quiz and uncover your personal path to intimacy, joy, and flow.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 - 30min - 20 - Episode 19: Why Your Boundaries Aren't Working (And What Will)
Can you believe I've gone this long without doing a whole episode on boundaries? Today we're diving all the way in — not just what boundaries are, but how so many of us are using them in ways that actually push love away instead of letting it grow.
You'll hear me talk about three types of boundaries:
No boundaries (where resentment builds and we feel powerless),
Boundaries of isolation (where we shut people out to feel safe), and
Healthy bubble boundaries — my favorite — where we create just enough space to feel safe and deeply connected.
I'll also share my favorite metaphor for boundaries: the human body. Just like your digestive system and circulatory system are separate but work together, a marriage thrives when each person honors their own needs and nervous system without blending or controlling the other.
If you've ever said, "I just had to set a boundary," but still felt angry or frustrated afterward — this episode is for you. I'll teach you how to set boundaries that help you feel grounded, more in love with yourself, and actually closer to your husband — not further apart.
This is one of the most powerful tools we have in marriage — and when we use it from a place of self-love, it changes everything.
Sun, 03 Aug 2025 - 26min - 19 - Episode 18-The Emotional Baggage We Bring Into Marriage-And How to Heal It
In today's episode, we dive into the emotional baggage we all carry — childhood wounds, unhealed trauma, unresolved feelings — and how they impact our relationships, especially our marriage. I open up about a moment this past weekend where I felt overwhelmed and triggered, and how I chose to pause, go inward, and process what I was feeling in my body rather than react.
We'll explore how emotional reactivity stems from unhealed wounds, why grounding ourselves is essential before vulnerability, and how to create an "emotional pause ritual" that brings us back to ourselves.
You'll learn:
How to identify your emotional triggers and the physical sensations behind them
Why pausing before reacting is a core part of healing
How vulnerability — rooted in self-awareness — can rebuild connection in marriage
The balance of masculine and feminine energy in a relationship
Why self-ownership is the path to wholeness and relational peace
Your healing is your responsibility — but it has a ripple effect. The greatest gift you can give your marriage is your grounded, whole self. Let's talk about how to get there.
✨ Want to discover what your unique flavor of feminine energy is—and how to use it to reignite connection in your relationship? Take my free Spice of Wife Quiz and uncover your personal path to intimacy, joy, and flow.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 - 30min - 18 - Episode 17- Soulmates or Roommates?
Maybe your marriage feels like it's stuck on the surface. Like you're just business partners—doing your roles, getting through the week—but missing that deep, soulful connection you truly crave. You might even wish your husband would show up differently… help more, say more, do more. But no matter what changes, the connection still feels flat.
Will it always feel like this? Or is there a way to reignite that passion and purpose without needing him to change?
In this episode, we're diving into exactly how to create a deep, soulful connection in your marriage—even if he stays exactly the same. I'm sharing a powerful moment that shifted everything for me (involving hair, sneezing, and a surprising wave of love), and we'll uncover what's really blocking the intimacy you're longing for.
✨ Want to discover what your unique flavor of feminine energy is—and how to use it to reignite connection in your relationship? Take my free Spice of Wife Quiz and uncover your personal path to intimacy, joy, and flow.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 - 22min - 17 - Episode 16: Acceptance: The Secret to a Thriving Marriage
Maybe it's true he's not supporting you the way you want. Maybe it's true your marriage isn't what you pictured. But every time you try to change reality, you create your own suffering. In this episode, I unpack why acceptance is not giving up, but the gateway to peace, clarity, and genuine love in your marriage. You'll learn how leaning into what is can transform the way you show up as a wife—without needing your partner to change first.
✨ Want to discover what your unique flavor of feminine energy is—and how to use it to reignite connection in your relationship? Take my free Spice of Wife Quiz and uncover your personal path to intimacy, joy, and flow.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 - 22min - 16 - Episode 15: When You Don't Feel Loved Back
In today's episode, I unpack why not feeling loved back can feel like agony in your marriage—and how to shift into a place of abundance without needing your husband to change. Learn why letting him love you his way can transform your connection, how to stop waiting for love, and how to become deeply grounded and secure in your marriage again.
✨ Want to discover what your unique flavor of feminine energy is—and how to use it to reignite connection in your relationship? Take my free Spice of Wife Quiz and uncover your personal path to intimacy, joy, and flow.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 - 24min - 15 - Episode 14- From Control to Connection: Reclaiming Your Feminine Energy
Feeling overwhelmed, overfunctioning, or like you're constantly in "fix-it" mode in your marriage and everywhere else for that matter? In this episode, we explore 3 powerful ways to shift from control to connection—realigning with your feminine energy, softening your nervous system, and learning to create without pressure to produce. This is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and return to who you really are. Doing so will create WILD RADICAL connection in your marriage. (without needing your husband to change)
✨ Want to discover what your unique flavor of feminine energy is—and how to use it to reignite connection in your relationship? Take my free Spice of Wife Quiz and uncover your personal path to intimacy, joy, and flow.
💫 It's fun. It's free. It's freakishly accurate. 👇 Click the link and take the quiz now!
You will learn how to feel soul-full connection without needing to change your husband. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 - 28min - 14 - Episode 13- Emotional Whiplash in Your Marriage: How to Get Out
Do you bounce between feeling totally in love and totally over it? One moment you're connected and laughing, the next you're wondering if your marriage will make it?
That exhausting back-and-forth is what I call emotional whiplash — and it's more common than you think.
In this episode, I unpack why so many of us get stuck in the extremes of marriage, how black-and-white thinking keeps us suffering, and what it really takes to break free. We'll talk about nervous system regulation, reclaiming your emotional power, and how to stop reacting and start consciously creating the relationship you truly want.
This is for the wife who's tired of the all-or-nothing rollercoaster and is ready to find peace, clarity, and connection in the messy middle.
✨Ready to stop overthinking and start understanding?
Take the Spice of Wife Quiz to discover your unique wife style and what's actually going on beneath the surface of your marriage.
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If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 22 Jun 2025 - 26min - 13 - Episode 12- Useful Fighting: Turning Conflict into Connection
In this episode of The Spice of Wife Podcast, we dive into the truth about fighting in marriage — not all conflict is bad, but how we fight matters. I share a real, raw story of a couple on the brink and breaks down what made their fights destructive vs. what ultimately helped them reconnect. Learn why avoiding fights can be more dangerous than having them, how to tell when you're in a "high emotion, low logic" state, and what it means to fight fair with love, regulation, and self-awareness.
You'll Walk Away With:How to recognize useful vs. unhelpful fighting
The 4 Spice of Wife types and how they show up in conflict
The role of dysregulation in recurring arguments
How to identify what's really driving your fights (it's not about the dishes)
Simple tools to self-regulate before engaging in conflict
A new perspective on fighting as a path to connection, not division
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 - 30min - 12 - Episode 11- Go Dark to Grow Light: How to Heal the Hard Parts of Your Marriage
In today's episode, we explore one of the most powerful — and uncomfortable — truths in marriage: What we avoid doesn't go away. It grows.
Whether it's mismatched sex drives, money conflicts, broken trust, or parenting tension, there's often a part of your marriage you've quietly decided to tiptoe around. It seems safer. Less disruptive. But over time, that "unspoken space" starts to take up more emotional real estate — leaving you tired, resentful, and disconnected.
Join me as I share:
A personal story about public speaking and "dark corners" in the crowd
What bees and their wildflower dance can teach us about communication
The real reason you're exhausted (hint: it's not just your to-do list)
A 3-step framework to help you Feel, Face, and Flourish
How to shift from suffering to growth — even if the conversation is hard
You'll walk away with a deeper belief that:
Avoidance is not peace — it's quiet suffering
Facing what scares you creates more connection
Emotional energy is worth spending… when it leads to freedom
This is your invitation to stop managing your marriage and start flourishing in it — by going into the dark places that need light.
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 08 Jun 2025 - 30min - 11 - Episode 10-The Poison of Comparison: Why It's Stealing the Joy from Your Marriage
This week, we're getting brutally honest about something that quietly erodes connection, intimacy, and self-worth: comparison.
Whether you're sizing up your husband, your marriage, or your entire life next to someone else's, comparison never leads where you think it will. It doesn't make you happier, more grateful, or more connected. It makes you doubt yourself, push harder, or pull away.
In this powerful and personal episode, you'll hear:
How comparison shows up in marriage (and motherhood) in sneaky ways
Why your brain turns to comparison as a survival strategy
The two traps of comparison: wanting and lacking
Why comparison is a waste of your emotional energy
Five practical ways to shift from comparison into connection
A powerful reframe that will change how you see your worth forever
And how to fall back in love with your weird, wonderful, one-of-a-kind marriage
Let this be your permission slip to stop measuring, stop proving, and start loving what is.
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 01 Jun 2025 - 32min - 10 - Episode 9-Letting Go of Control: How Trust Creates Real Safety in Marriage
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into a truth many high-achieving, take-charge women face in their marriages: control feels safe—until it doesn't. If you've ever found yourself doing it all, feeling overwhelmed, and silently resenting your partner for not "stepping up," this one's for you.
Through a heartfelt client story and raw personal reflection, we explore how control becomes a coping mechanism rooted in fear, not freedom—and how it's often the very thing blocking the intimacy, connection, and partnership we crave.
You'll learn how to:
Recognize when control is hurting your relationship
Understand the real reason you're stuck in "doing it all"
Shift from resentment to vulnerability
Build trust in yourself, your partner, and the present moment
If you're ready to move from gatekeeping to grounding, from stress to surrender—this episode will speak to your heart.
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 25 May 2025 - 22min - 9 - Episode 8- Questioning Marriage: A Path to Deeper Connection
In this episode, we're diving deep into the importance of asking the tough questions in your marriage. It's not about doubting your relationship but about growing through it. Questioning your marriage can unlock new depths of connection and self-discovery. Here's what you can expect from today's conversation:
The Power of Asking Hard Questions: Why it's essential to explore the big, uncomfortable questions like, "Is this marriage still aligned with who I am?" and "What do I truly want out of this relationship?"
How Stagnation Leads to Decline: The risks of staying stuck in a relationship that isn't evolving and how growth only happens when you're willing to question, explore, and change.
The Connection to Fowler's Stages of Faith: A fascinating parallel between Fowler's stages of faith and how they mirror the stages of growth in marriage, especially the shift from Synthetic Conventional Faith (following external norms) to Individuative Reflective Faith (taking personal ownership of your beliefs).
Personal Growth Through Marriage: How questioning your relationship can help you grow as a wife, as a woman, and as a human being, and why it's crucial for both partners to evolve together.
Practical Ways to Start the Journey: Tips and insights for beginning the uncomfortable but powerful journey of self-reflection and mutual growth in your marriage.
Whether you're feeling stuck or simply curious about how to take your marriage to the next level, this episode will help you give yourself permission to question, explore, and evolve. Tune in and let's get real about growth, discomfort, and the power of change in your relationship.
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Fowlers book :Stages of Faith: The Psychology of Human Development and the Quest for Meaning
Sun, 18 May 2025 - 28min - 8 - Episode 7- From Codependency to Co-Regulation: A New Way to Wife
In this powerful episode, we're unpacking the emotional dance between codependency and co-regulation—and how understanding the difference can completely transform your marriage, parenting, and personal peace.
Whether you're constantly absorbing the moods of your spouse, reacting to your child's meltdowns, or losing yourself trying to manage everyone else's emotions… this episode will help you reclaim your energy and emotional independence.
You'll learn how to hold space for the people you love—without losing yourself in the process.
🎧 In this episode, you'll discover:The difference between codependency and co-regulation—and why it matters in marriage and parenting
Why trying to "fix" or "mirror" your spouse's emotions leaves you feeling drained and disconnected
How to become the calm tuning fork in your relationships—and let others attune to your grounded energy
What it looks like to hold emotional space for others without absorbing their feelings
The two directions codependency takes: empathy or control—and why both are exhausting
My go-to "If/Then" boundary framework to protect your peace and stay regulated
Real-life examples to help you identify these patterns in your own home (yes, even with kids!)
How to shift from reactive patterns into an intentional, empowered way of showing up
Whether you're feeling distant from your spouse or just craving deeper connection, this episode will leave you inspired to see your relationship through a whole new lens — one filled with color, compassion, and connection.
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 11 May 2025 - 29min - 7 - Episode 6- Marriage Ecosystem: Cultivating a Thriving Partnership
Do you ever feel like your marriage is two people trying to share a canoe with no paddles in opposite directions? Yeah, same. Today I'm sharing one shift in perspective that completely changed the way I show up in my marriage. And honestly, it's not what you think. It's simple, it's powerful, and no, it doesn't involve better communication skills or planning more date nights.
Although plus those two, if you've ever wondered, is it supposed to feel this hard, or why does it seem like we're working against each other instead of together? This episode is for you. Get ready for a fresh take that might change everything.
In this episode you Brooke dives into:
🌼 Marriage as a Garden: Why seeing your relationship as a shared, living entity can change everything.
🌿 The Gardener Analogy: You and your partner are co-gardeners — tending to your shared space with intention and care.
🛠️ Traditional vs Entity Mindset: Move from "his way vs. my way" to "what's best for the marriage?"
🍅 Fruitful Conflict: How disagreements and "decay" in the relationship can feed new growth.
💧 Daily Check-ins: Ask, "Is this strengthening or straining our garden?"
💡 Shared Vision: Define what you truly want your marriage to look and feel like — together.
🤝 Responsibility Without Scorekeeping: Embrace natural collaboration without resentment.
🌞 Self-Care = Garden Care: Healthy gardeners make for a thriving garden — take care of yourself, too.
Whether you're feeling distant from your spouse or just craving deeper connection, this episode will leave you inspired to see your relationship through a whole new lens — one filled with color, compassion, and connection.
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
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https://www.coachcrystal.ca/
Sun, 04 May 2025 - 23min - 6 - Episode 5-Loving the Opposite: How Differences in Marriage Can Deepen Connection
Episode 5- Loving the Opposite: How Differences in Marriage Can Deepen Connection
What do you do when your partner is your complete opposite — politically, spiritually, emotionally, or practically? In this powerful episode we explore the beauty and challenge of being married to someone who sees the world through an entirely different lens.
Tune in to learn how these differences, instead of dividing us, can actually become a sacred opportunity for growth, compassion, and deeper love.
In this episode, Brooke dives into:
How opposites in marriage can trigger discomfort — and what to do about it
The shift from judgment to curiosity: learning to love your partner's mind
Why unconditional love is a skill — and how to practice it daily
The impact of embracing differences on your personal growth and family dynamic
Real-life stories, raw moments, and the truth about building inner belonging
How this mindset can ripple out and truly change the world
Whether you're feeling distant from your spouse or just craving deeper connection, this episode will leave you inspired to see your relationship through a whole new lens — one filled with color, compassion, and connection.
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 - 23min - 5 - Episode 4- Reclaiming Your Power in Marriage: Why Trying to Fix Your Husband Isn't the Fix
Episode 4- Reclaiming Your Power in Marriage: Why Trying to Fix Your Husband Isn't the Fix
In this episode I'm telling the story of a girlfriend whose marriage went from resentment and disconnect to passion and partnership—and what really changed everything. (Hint: it wasn't her husband.)
We're talking about what it means to stop waiting for your partner to change and instead, reclaim your power, your voice, and your vision for love.
In this episode, I dive into:
The common pattern of resentment and control in marriage—and why it pushes us farther from connection
The shift from "he needs to change" to "what kind of wife do I want to be?"
How to stop micromanaging and start feeling empowered in your relationship
The secret to experiencing deep intimacy without waiting for him to act first
What it really means to call your power back and show up as your full, vibrant self
Why building your own self-concept is the key to everything you want in your marriage
Whether you're feeling stuck, craving more connection, or just want to feel alive again in your marriage—this episode is for you.
If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 - 22min - 4 - Episode 3- You Already Know: Becoming The Expert in Your Own Marriage
Welcome to Episode 3: You Already Know: Becoming The Expert in Your Own Marriage
In this episode, host Brooke Sann explores the concept of trusting one's inner voice and becoming the expert in one's own marriage. The podcast discusses how societal and familial dynamics often lead us to seek validation and expertise from others, but argues that the best advice may already lie within us.
You will learn about :
Personal stories and client experiences to illustrate the importance of self-trust and inner wisdom. Practical steps to connect with one's inner compass are provided, including journaling and self-reflection. emphasizing the need to communicate openly with partners and make decisions that align with personal truths rather than external validationIf you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
00:00 Introduction: Trusting Your Inner Wisdom 01:02 Welcome to the Spice of Wife Podcast 02:19 The Quest for External Validation 04:17 Breaking Free from the Parent-Child Dynamic 06:55 Becoming Your Own Expert 07:55 Real-Life Stories of Self-Trust 10:50 Practical Steps to Trust Yourself 12:21 Personal Reflections and Examples 14:29 Communicating Your Needs in Marriage 19:00 Conclusion: Embracing Your Inner WisdomFri, 18 Apr 2025 - 19min - 3 - Episode 2- CEO of Us: Running Your Marriage Like a Business
Welcome to Episode 2: CEO of Us: Running Your Marriage Like a Business In this episode I discuss how treating your marriage as a business can lead to a healthier, more balanced partnership. I outline the importance of regular check-ins, shared goals, and defined roles to avoid the pitfalls of feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by one partner taking all the responsibilities. You will learn about:
Let us emphasize the significance of co-regulation, communication, collaboration, and transparent decision-making between spouses. Throughout the episode you will see parallels between successful business practices and marital harmony, offering practical advice on how to distribute responsibilities and maintain financial and emotional health. You will also hear my personal experiences and reflections on evolving from a sole proprietor to a genuine partner in my marriage.If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
00:00 Introduction: Running Your Marriage Like a Business 00:53 Meet Your Host: Brooke Sann 02:15 The Sole Proprietor Syndrome 05:55 Transitioning to a Partnership Marriage 09:43 Habits of a Healthy Partnership 14:49 Financial Meetings and Shared Responsibilities 18:41 Recap and Final Thoughts 19:50 Conclusion and Next StepsWed, 16 Apr 2025 - 20min - 2 - Episode 1- Marriage Wants: Creating Emotional Safety When You Have Different Triggers
Welcome to Episode 1. Creating Emotional Safety When You Have Different Triggers In this episode of the Spice of Wife Podcast, I discuss the concept of different 'thermostats' in relationships, referring to individual comfort levels in various areas such as finances, household management, and personal habits. You will learn about:
How understanding these differences can help couples navigate their relationships better by focusing on their common desire to feel safe and loved. The three types of boundaries—no boundary, isolation boundary, and ideal boundary—to help partners maintain their comfort levels while respecting each other's needs. The importance of becoming self-aware and communicating openly with one's partner about what makes each person feel secure. How to recognize your own triggers and set healthy boundaries to foster a more harmonious marriage.If you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 20min - 1 - Episode 0- Welcome to the Spice Of Wife Podcast
Welcome to episode one.
This is a quick listen to just get things started. If you are wondering what this podcast is all about, who it is geared for and what you can expect you'll want to start here.
In Episode 0, I'm sharing :
Who this podcast is for What you will gain and takeaway each week Who will join us throughout the season What to expectIf you are wanting to spice things up in your own marriage, take my free Spice Of Wife Quiz:
You will learn how to let go of resentment and instead learn to love your man fiercely or love yourself enough to leave. All the while crying, laughing and connecting through the real raw messy parts of life because well, this is the spice of wife.
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 03min
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