Joyful Love

by Rachael Cunningham

Do you love your partner and want to stay married, but you know it could be better? Do you find yourself feeling annoyed and irritated? Is your communication and intimacy dwindling? Are you just too tired and exhausted to work on your relationship anymore? If so, you need an easier way to stop the frustration and exhaustion. It's possible to create more joy and connection in your marriage again, but it starts with you. It starts with you seeing your own worth and value. When you learn to give yourself what you truly need, giving love to others becomes easier. In Joyful Love, Rachael gives you the tools to simplify love. She'll help you drop criticism, stop people-pleasing, create true connection, and bring back fun and passion to your marriage again. Visit https://www.rachaelcunningham.com to learn more.

Episodes

Ep 73: The Problem With The Five Love Languages

28m · Published 17 Jan 11:00

Have you ever tried using the Five Love Languages to help your relationship and ended up disappointed, confused, and thinking you and your partner are just not compatible?

Yup - welcome to the club. You’re not alone.

It’s a beautiful idea that the more we understand our own love language and our partners - we can KNOW how to love better!

Unfortunately, this concept has caused too much frustration and criticism in many relationships.

This episode will shine a light on how to solve this problem. You’ll learn how to use the Love Languages FOR your relationship instead of against it. Let’s flip the script on this classic relationship skill and amplify your love even more!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachaelcunningham.com/category/podcast/

Schedule a Free Consultation with me, click here: https://RachaelCunninghamCoaching.as.me/consult

Ep 72: Two Must-Have Goals That Will Create Freedom In Your Soul

39m · Published 10 Jan 11:00

It's a brand new year! It's the time for intentions, self-reflection, and goal setting. And I'm here for it!

But sometimes we can try to cram in so many goals around health, wealth, family life, and work that we forget that our soul has desires too.

Our soul desires to connect, create, and contribute to the world around us. It's important that we don't brush these aside for the more pressing goals that we're driven to.

So - grab a cup of tea or joe .... and listen on to discover 2 goals that will fill your life with more fun and ease this year! Don't worry - these are goals that won't create pressure. These goals will create FREEDOM in your body and soul!

Listen on!

If you'd like to work with me, you can sign up for a free consultation at https://www.rachaelcunningham.com/workwithme/

Ep 71: Respect Your Nervous System During Difficult Conversations

36m · Published 03 Jan 11:00

In today's episode, I share with you why you should embrace your Nervous System as your wise BFF!

We've all been in difficult conversations where our body starts to react. We want to run, hide, scream, fight, or even freeze.

Or maybe it's your partner that has a fight-or-flight response.

What are you even arguing about at this point? Tomorrow you won’t remember. But right now? You feel like your entire world is crashing down. And you want to escape. Escape the room. Escape the conversation. Maybe even escape the relationship.

If you end up arguing and fighting when you least expect it - you’re not alone.

Did you know that once your body enters a stress cycle it takes 15 - 20 minutes for that cycle to complete? Yup - it takes more than your partner saying, “Just calm down” for your stress hormones to work their way through your body.

This is why it’s so important to understand what to do if/when you or your partner gets highly stressed during a conversation.

Listen to today's episode to learn all about what to do when your nervous system says, "RUN or FIGHT!"

If you'd like help applying these skills to your unique relationship, I invite you to come work with me. You can book your first free consultation at https://rachaelcunninghamcoaching.as.me/consult

Ep 70: Being Open To Influence From Your Partner

35m · Published 28 Dec 23:18

In today's episode of the Joyful Love Podcast, you'll hear Day 3 of The Connected Communication challenge. These skills will help you build connection and friendship with your life-long partner!

You'll learn:

1. Why you shouldn't be a mind-reader.
2. How to be open to your partner's influence - even if you're independent and opinionated like me! And ....
3. Exactly how many problems to work on at a time!

If you think your partner should know what you're thinking, if you're annoyed when your partner shares their opinion, or if your conversations turn into a "bash each other" fest ... this episode is for you!

Enjoy!

If you'd like to be all in on creating a marriage that feels good to be in, come coach with me! You can book a free consultation to learn more here: https://RachaelCunninghamCoaching.as.me/consult

Ep: 69 Get Curious and Assume The Best To Create Deep Connection

33m · Published 20 Dec 15:43

In today's episode, I share Day 2 of The Connected Communication Challenge.

You'll learn how assuming the best of your partner and a curious mind make your discussions easier.

And as a BONUS, you'll learn why the brain wants to hold you back from growth and change and what to do about it!

Enjoy today's episode with your partner and begin practicing these skills together!

To sign up for a free consultation, go to https://www.rachaelcunningham.com/workwithme/

EP 68: How Increasing Self Worth Makes Communication Easier

32m · Published 13 Dec 20:16

In our conversations with our loved ones, we can get real critical real quick.

“If he’d just do things this way, he’d be better.” “If she’d act this way, I could love her easier.”

And with each critical thought or remark, we hold ourselves back from deep connection between our soul and our partner's soul.

But it doesn’t start (or stop) with our loved ones. We turn that criticism on ourselves every chance we can get.

“If I’d stick to this habit, I’d be prettier.” Or, “Ugh, I’m so stupid!”

We’ve all had similar thoughts at one point or another.

Look, if criticism and loathing changed anything about our lives for the better, I’d tell you to do it all day long.

But it doesn’t. It makes things worse. Because the inability to see your innate worth and beauty is KEY to connecting to the heart and soul - of yourself and your partner.

And that’s what we want, right? Connection. Deep connection.

Join me today as I share the replay of Day One of the Connected Communication Challenge. Listen, Absorb, and open your heart to more love today.

You are worthy, exactly as you are. And so is your partner.

Book a free Consultation to learn how to work with me at https://RachaelCunninghamCoaching.as.me/consult

Ep 67: How To Manage The Holidays Without Overwhelm

20m · Published 06 Dec 11:00

The Holidays are among us and it’s a beautiful time to give and receive. But what do we really want this month? Many of us want rest and recovery. We want to hunker down and sit by the fire reading books and sleeping in a little longer. We want the comforts of home and peace. We want long snuggles with our loved ones!

However, with all the extras in our schedule, it can be a challenge to get that sweet hibernation time in!

If all you want for Christmas is to slow down and rest a bit - today’s episode is for you! You’ll learn to respect the need for rest and a new way to make stress less overwhelming!

For full show notes, including links to books and poems mentioned, go to www.rachaelcunningham.com

Ep 66: Do This When Your Monkey Brain Is On Over-Drive

27m · Published 22 Nov 11:00

This week we continue the conversation about fear and love. How do we let love lead when fear is the overwhelming emotion? How do you calm the animal brain so you can relax and take action from love?

The truth is fear rises in many situations - whether it’s actual danger, perceived danger, or even the fear of judgment. So you need a process to take you from fear to peace. From fear to calm. From fear to love.

Listen to the full episode to find out 4 steps to take when your monkey brain freaks out!

Whether you worry about your preschooler or your adult child … whether you worry about not being good enough, or if you worry about the unknown when you make a big decision or create change in your life, this episode is for you.

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Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachaelcunningham.com/podcast/ep_65/

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Ep 66: Do This When Your Monkey Brain Is On Over-Drive

27m · Published 22 Nov 11:00

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Ep 65: Almost Empty Nesters and The Drive To Protect

24m · Published 08 Nov 12:27

In today's episode, I get personal and record on the fly in my car. I feel like for the past 6 months our family life has been in constant change. So much newness and change and wonder.

And with change can come fear. So what do we do with fear? Is it helpful? Is it necessary? Or is there a balance to bring in .... with Love and Trust?

Tune into today's episode for a raw, imperfect, driving-in-my-car recording to hear how I'm dealing with my 2 oldest kids moving out!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.rachaelcunningham.com/category/podcast/

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Joyful Love has 119 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 55:44:16. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 10th, 2024 18:12.