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This podcast is for people who are wanting more from their relationships. The honest admissions you will hear during these episodes come from Kris and Charity’s very long and mostly happy marriage, life experience as mentors, counselors, employers, parent

Beautiful Step


    • Apr 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Beautiful Step (Making Together Better)

    Is It A Habit Or An Addiction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 38:32


    Habit or addiction? Which one is it? In this week's episode, Kris and Charity discuss the 4 things that can turn a habit into an addiction, and how identifying these things can be a game changer in your relationship.

    The Secret to Self Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 48:56


    In this week's episode, Kris and Charity talk about all things self control and explore the idea of your self-discipline being like a muscle.

    Men! Don't Make This Communication Mistake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 19:52


    In this week's episode, Kris and Charity discuss the one thing a man should never do when a woman brings up a problem: try to fix it!

    Ladies! Don't Make This Mistake With Your Man!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 26:10


    In this week's episode, Charity talks about her revelation of being “too much,” and how her and Kris have navigated her past habit of unintentionally kicking the men in her life in the nuts.

    Cutest Love Story Of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 48:49


    In this week's episode we share the story of when we first met, what happened after that first magical encounter, and talk about the time Charity broke into Kris' trailer.

    Why Men Play More Than Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 42:48


    How important is rest or play in your life? What do you do to feel rejuvenated? In today's episode, Kris and Charity talk about the play/rest/work life balance and the importance of building in time for play/rest in order to live your best, most enjoyable life.

    Is Money Ruining Your Friendships?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 32:13


    Have you ever wondered why you make money decisions the way you do? After reading Dan Ariely's book Predicably Irrational, Charity reveals some “aha” moments she had while looking inward in regards to friendships and money.

    Are You Doing The Right Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 73:48


    Morals vs. ethics. What is the difference between the two? In this week's episode, Kris and Charity talk about how we all have a limited perspective on things and how it's essential that you know more than just your side in order to have true knowledge.

    Why Accountability Doesn't Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 71:04


    It's that time of year when we all look for accountability with the hopes, dreams, and goals we've set for the new year. But what if you were told that accountability doesn't work?! In this week's episode, Kris and Charity discuss the thing that will really help you become great…inspiration!

    Are You Arm Candy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 24:32


    What is your idea of the term “arm candy,” or “a trophy wife/husband?” In this week's episode, Kris and Charity discuss the idea of an “ornamental” partner and encourage you to see yourself (and your partner) less as an art piece and more as an artist.

    Closeness Breeds Creativity - How to Discover and Develop Inspirational Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 49:41


    On the heels of reading the most influential book of her life (Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson), Charity shares her big takeaways and her and Kris discuss the idea that closeness breeds creativity.

    Mother Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 65:23


    In today's episode, Kris and Charity talk about the idea of unknowingly being mothered by your spouse. Also, Kris shares what it was like for him growing up with a single mom and then going right into marriage at the ripe age of 21.

    Sleep Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 19:23


    We all know that sleep is a huge aspect to our lives. Especially GOOD sleep! And with good sleep usually comes better decision making. In today's episode, Kris and Charity talk about the dream Kris had that birthed the idea of the sleep committee.

    Creating the Relationship You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 30:27


    Do you have a vision for your relationship? If so, do you know how to get there? In today's episode, Kris and Charity talk about how to move towards your vision, and also discuss some of the things that might be stopping you from getting to said vision!

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    Relationship Cycle [VIDEO]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 22:47


    In today's episode, Kris and Charity are talking about what it means to meaningfully connect with people and how to go deeper in your relationships via the relationship cycle! This tool will help you identify which phase of the process you're in and know kind of where you need to go.

    Stopping the Spiral of Criticism

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 24:07


    Is criticism killing your relationship? Are you unknowingly (or knowingly) building contempt towards your partner? Kris and Charity bust out the whiteboard in this episode and give you tools to become a power couple that has the perfect balance between collaboration and confrontation.

    Parenting Through Disagreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 54:52


    Different parenting styles can threaten the wellbeing of your relationship and even impact your kids. In one study, 90% of couples reported to have more disagreements after having a baby. Kris and Charity discuss how they were brought up, their different parenting styles with their own kids, and the importance of creating boundaries together whenever possible. If you have children, you don't want to miss this episode!

    Is Your Partner Angry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 45:36


    Anger is such a powerful force and emotion in our lives, and we all deal with it to some degree. Kris and Charity discuss what their anger looks like, how they receive each other's anger, and how to deal with it knowing that anger is destructive in its nature.

    Failure to Launch and False Finishes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 45:14


    Kris and Charity have a Zoom coffee date talking about their views on gains and losses. They discuss the ideas of hikikomori or the Peter Pan syndrome, which is all about failing to launch. Why have anxieties caused so many to fail to start? How do we view success and more importantly, what is meaningful success? If you are interested in why you or someone you love is having a hard time, this conversation is for you.

    Is Marriage Ownership? Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 33:46


    In part 2 of this series, Kris and Charity continue the conversation on marriage as ownership. They talk thru the idea of ownership as fear, if they are glad they got married so young, and the new freedom they feel 25+ years into their marriage.

    Is Marriage Ownership? Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 54:43


    As of this airing, 70% of women take a man's last name when they marry, compared to only 3% of men that take a woman's last name. Have you ever thought about why we take each other's last name in marriage? Kris and Charity talk thru the history of this tradition, the hassle it can be for whoever decides to make the change, and if they would do it again if they could go back.

    Got Resentment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 55:11


    How much time do you spend resenting people because they aren't doing what you think they should be doing? Whether it's your spouse, your friend, your coworker, etc.…we all do it. Kris and Charity talk thru some of their experiences dealing with resentment and share a surprising new idea regarding resentment from the paragon Brené Brown.

    Relationship Replacement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 61:32


    Are you looking to replace your current relationship with a new one? If so, do you know what you want? Are you convinced it would be better? Kris and Charity talk thru the relationships they've seen replaced over the years, and what they would do if the one of them died, or if they got divorced.

    Relationship Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 43:06


    Is your relationship more valuable to you than it was before or are you finding that it's losing its edge? Kris and Charity talk through the areas within your life and relationship that you might want to appraise. Are you investing and divesting where you need to?

    Forgive and Forget? Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 58:03


    Finding it hard to let go of past hurt? Let's get to the nitty gritty on how to free yourself with forgiveness. Kris and Charity go through personal examples of reframing that will equip you with handling the unpleasant people and situations in your life.

    Forgive and Forget? Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 48:06


    Is the desire for getting vengeance eating your lunch? Do you spend your time rehearsing all the things you really want to say to the person who hurt you? Kris and Charity discuss the real purpose of forgiveness, and it isn't to make the offending party feel better. In this episode, you will learn valuable tactics for bringing more freedom into your life through tools of empathy and reframing. This is part 1 of 2.

    Autonomy is Essential Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 63:12


    Part 3 of 3 on why autonomy is so essential in your relationship. Do you have a life outside of the time you spend with your partner? Do you argue about one person needing more “away-time” than the other? Do you feel stuck staying home when you don't want to? Talking about which activities you do “together” and what you do “apart” is often avoided but surfaces often. This episode provides you with the skills needed to address this sensitive balance. Part 1 is full of valuable information that will help you understand why you behave the way you do. Part 2 will provide the tools needed to communicate well and come to agreements.

    Autonomy is Essential Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 68:01


    Part 2 of why autonomy is so essential in your relationship. Kris and Charity provide very practical ways to help you value and nurture healthy independence with your partner. Use the tools in this episode to help each other become the happiest versions of yourself. These are the nuggets of wisdom you didn't know you needed until you heard them. Part 1 is full of valuable information that will help you understand why you behave the way you do. Part 2 will provide the tools needed to communicate well and come to agreements. Part 3 is all about how to design the “together” and “separate” areas of your life.

    Autonomy is Essential Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 48:44


    Kris and Charity dive into the biological need for independence within relationships. Have you ever wondered why your partner has a hard time agreeing with your suggestions? Do you want more freedom in your relationship but aren't sure how to achieve it? Are you depressed and don't fully understand why? These questions and many more are discussed in Part 1 of Autonomy is Essential.

    Lie To Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 45:16


    Should you lie when she asks if her butt looks bit in those jeans? Join us for a master class in how best to lie to your partner in all the right ways. Kris and Charity analyze the types of deception and how important it is to understand what you are trying to protect when you lie.

    Getting What You Want From Your Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 72:31


    Get on the same page and get where you want to go together. Kris and Charity guide you through the top 8 tools for negotiating for what you want with your partner. This is a master class in couples communication.

    Getting What You Want From a Jerk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 25:20


    Kris is fired up after dealing with a jerk. What do you do when someone really pisses you off but you still need something from them? Kris and Charity lay out some great tools for getting what you want without losing your cool.

    CRISPR Your Kids - Sometimes the Best Parenting Intentions Doesn't Work Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 32:48


    Having raised their kids into successful adults, Kris and Charity look back and discuss the things they passed along to their kids that they regret. From food and body image to sex education, it's about to get real. Warning, this episode is brutally honest and funny. It may not be appropriate for all ages.

    Was it Taken or Given? Processing Loss.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 27:16


    Kris gets triggered going through his stuff while preparing for a garage sale. This episode provides an intimate look into how we often look at our past and make incorrect judgements about the things we have lost. If you or someone you love is processing feelings of failure or loss, this is the episode for you.

    The Condom in the Suitcase - How To Build Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 23:54


    The keys to building trust found in this episode are foundational for your relationship happiness. Kris and Charity tell some hysterical stories about how they have learned to build trust with good action over time. They also address how to communicate when trust has been broken or is needing to be built. You do not want to miss this episode!

    The New You - Simple tools to help you be who you want to be.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 26:00


    Coming out of the pandemic, we have the opportunity to put ourselves out there in a new way. In this episode, Kris and Charity go over some simple tools to help you recognize who you are, who you want to be, and who you should link arms with going forward.

    What To Do When Your Partner Annoys You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 30:23


    Is the straw about to break the camel's back? Kris and Charity get really honest about what annoys them most about each other and go over some time tested relationship tools to help you navigate those landmines.

    This Is Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 55:33


    They say experience is life's great teacher, but what if you haven't had the life experience to learn from yet? How will you know how to handle the struggles of loving each other when you are broke, when your child is sick, when someone you love dies, when one of you is thriving and the other is struggling? Kris and Charity have lived an extreme life as business owners, foster and biological parents, musicians, community activists, and true life partners. They have had many marriages within their 27 year marriage. This podcast tells the incredible story of their journey together and will give you hope that every new season has the capacity for new energy and more love.

    Remove the chaos from your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 39:14


    If your world is feeling out of control and chaotic, this episode contains some great tools on how to change. Using the Hindu principles of chaos vs. order, Kris and Charity discuss their unique approaches to ordering their lives internally and externally.

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 2:37


    Kris and Charity Carmody host a new relationship podcast designed to help you make together better. This podcast is for people who are wanting more from their relationships. The honest admissions you will hear during these episodes come from Kris and Charity's very long and mostly happy marriage, life experience as mentors, counselors, employers, parents and friends. No subject is off-limits and no solution is un-tested in real life. This is the real stuff of relationships. Join us for your next beautiful step.

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