REALationship

Today we are digging into one of our favorite things to do each year...review the year and launch forward! Matt and I have a DIY retreat you and your spouse can do together and customize to meet the crazy schedules you have - whether you have one hour or two whole days! This episode is a DO NOT MISS. You'll be using this tool for years to come - and using it as a launch pad for your family's vision each and every year. Let's dig in! Email us at Matt@lifepulseinc.com or Maria@lifepulseinc.com for our DIY retreat resources.

Freedom.  We all have it to some degree, especially right now with our work-from-home schedules. But does it really make us free? And how does our spouse view that "freedom"? Do we feel like our significant other takes advantage of the freedom in our schedule? We unpack all these questions and MORE in today's spicy episode ;)  

We weren't always morning people - but now mornings are our favorite time of the day around the Granados house.  We believe in setting INTENTIONAL systems in your morning that will drive your day...and we believe in supporting our spouse as he/she does the same.  The kicker? It's not always easy...or ideal.  But here's how we make the most of our mornings to set our relationships...and our lives up for success.  

Could you recite your vows to your husband or wife today? Do you even remember what you said, let's be honest - ha.  I wrote my dang vows and forget them OFTEN.  Today, Matt and I break down what it would look like if we actually lived by the words we spoke on our wedding day AND how to take baby steps today to make big changes for our marriage.  Let's dig innnnnnto it! . As always follow us @RiaRambles and @Matt87Granados on ig! Or checkout www.LifePulseInc.com 

Achieving goals on our own is enjoyable but doing it with someone else makes a relationship strong.  This is not as easy as it sounds! So, today we break down why it matters to "go on the trip" with your spouse as he/she achieves his/her goals - and what role you should play in that car ride ;)  Let's dig in!

Couples Retreat scared us all little bit when it comes to vacations with other married friends, ha. But, today we want to challenge you to think a little different about what it means to take a trip with your favorite couples...and why it might be one of the best things you can do for your marriage.  And, we discuss how to do it on any budget and within any time constraint. Let's dive in!

Welp, that experiment was a failure! ha! But we learned some HUGE lessons in communication and emotional processing this week that rocked our minds and will literally change our lives and relationship.  So, are you up to unpack this little experiment with us? Here's part 2!

We learned a little bit from watching the new Scoob with our kids last week - we may all at some point or other be just like those "bad guys" and cover up what's really going on with ourselves. On today's episode, we break down the masks that we wear to hide the underlying emotions we try to avoid - whether aware or unaware.  This one is just the beginning of a BIG conversation between the two of us...let's dive in.

Do you feel like your spouse triggers you to react and act in certain ways? Maybe even in ways he/she doesn't realize? On today's episode we break down what really happens when we argue, how we are triggered and why it feels impossible to come to a point where we can grow forward from it all.  

We all have challenges, and while some seem greater than others, it's all pretty much relative to what you have experienced yourself. Right? We get asked all the time how we do what we do especially when it comes to running three businesses at home with two kids 3 and under, and one of those kiddos being of 17 people diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy.  Well, yeah life is hard...and times are even weirder now, but we've got some tools in our toolbox to share with how we managed the chaos pre-COVID and how that's helping us thrive even more during these crazy days!

STRESS! We all have felt it, and most of us deal with a regular rhythm of stress in our lives, work, and marriage. It comes at us from every angle it seems...and when it comes we start to point blame at the cause of our stress.  And, at least for us, it seems that the ones we love most are the ones who get the wrath of the blame game!  Matt & Maria dive into a REAL conversation about how they stress each other out and the BIG mistake they make that they need to avoid to keep their relationship ALIVE and THRIVING. What do you think it is?

Yeah, we go there!  This topic spans from the bedroom to going on a simple walk.  What does it take for you to get in the mood? This is a conversation we never expected to have and a path we didn't expect it to take but you will be able to see how we got to where we went.  Take some time, sit back, and get ready to understand how we choose to be in the mood.

What does "fitness" means in terms of a relationship? How can you get there? We breakdown our own journey on the struggles we faced (and sometimes still face!) on the road to relational "fitness", how we overcame these obstacles, and continue to grow our relational "muscles" today. . We'd love to hear from you - drop us a note on instagram @RiaRambles or @Matt87Granados - or check us out at lifepulseinc.com.

We had a good friend write us asking, "What is the difference between your desires changing and having a moment of uncertainty?" So, welcome to Season 3 - because we just HAD to answer it in podcast/live style. We break down the moments in life when we realized that even though we are where we’ve been striving to be, that oops, we don’t actually want to be there anymore. So, what do you do in these moments? Let’s chat.  . REALationship Season 3 - Episode 1. For more fun, follow us on Instagram at @RiaRambles and @Matt87Granados 

Yikes, y'all.  This one was almost too hot to touch.  Matt and I dive into a conversation about our own shifting roles at home and in "work" during the COVID crisis, how they've evolved, how we have had to shift, and how to handle each other's emotions and narratives in the process. This one burns a little, but it's an important conversation to have...so let's go!

In today's relationship chatter, we discuss lessons learned during social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic, not just in relationships but generally speaking about ourselves, others, and the people we love the most. We want to hear what YOU learned that maybe we missed - drop us a note on our socials @Matt87Granados or @RiaRambles - catch ya there!

On today's episode, we kill a common phrase and replace it with something much healthier...and more productive. This one little tweak has transformed the way we look at the community around us and how we "do" life in crisis. . We shout out the amazing Quinton and team at F45 O'fallon (Missouri) where you can grab a FREE trial (when fitness clubs open back up).  https://f45training.com/ofallondardenneprairie/home . @RiaRambles & @Matt87Granados www.LifePulseInc.com

Coming to you fresh and well-rested from our escape to South Beach, Matt and I bring you a quick and critical discussion on how to really make the most of your getaways as a couple. We identify the difference between a trip and a vacation, talk about our most recent aha moment that will change our trips forever, and give you some of our favorite strategies for the post-vacay scaries. Listen and then share with us over on instagram at @RiaRambles and @Matt87Granados

We aren't your financial advisors, planners, or gurus.  Today, we peel back the skin on your whole "money story" and dig into the beating heart of what money means in your life, relationship and family. What we talk about today SAVED us from years of frustration and miscommunication. So, let's dig in. . @RiaRambles @Matt87Granados or Maria@LifePulseInc.com

In chaotic times, our relationships usually take the biggest hit.  We react without processing, we lash out, we speak from frustration...you know all the typical recipes for disaster. Over the past 12 months, we have experienced periods of extreme chaos that have led us to today's discussion - one that we only recently came to really understand: the importance of building FOUNDATIONS that lift you through the chaos and even allow you to grow WITHIN it. So, let's chat. . contact us: Maria@LifePulseinc.com or Matt@LifePulseinc.com 

Are you sick of hearing the phrase "LIVE YOUR BEST YEAR YET?" I am. This year we want to share with our REALationship fam how to lay the foundation for not just a powerful year, but a powerful relationship, powerful family, powerful life. Will it be your best year yet? Maybe. Will it be your most INTENTIONAL year yet? YES, it definitely can be...and that is what we dive into today! Tag along as we run you through setting up your most intentional year YET so you can thrive not just in 2020 but for years to come. Let's go!  . Like it? Rate us 5 stars. Love it? Share it with a friend. . Follow us @RiaRambles and @Matt87Granados

We're backkkk...and we decided to get right into the nitty gritty as we tackle one of the biggest shifts in our marriage: going from cheerleader to critic of the person you once "admired" most.  It's messy...and it happens without you meaning to, but HOW do you handle this shift? How do you re-learn to communicate and see again with a grace-filled lens? Well, we are still working it out, but let's chat about it. Dive in with us for this little REALationship chat. . Like it? Give us 5 stars. Why would I ask for less ;) ?!  Love it? Share it. . Follow us over on the socials @RiaRambles & @Matt87Granados or shoot us an email Maria@LifePulseInc.com with any questions.  

This week we were out in New Mexico with friends, and a topic came up...what do you do when your spouse is no longer doing the things he/she did when you first started dating? You know the things that ATTRACTED you to them? Today we break down the feeling you get on the days when you may find yourself saying: THIS ISN’T WHO I MARRIED.

Just because we are in a relationships doesn’t automatically mean that we get sprinkled with magic fairy dust that makes us joyfully stop wanting to do all the things we want to do. So what do you do in these moments of “selfish ambition”? Today on the podcast, we unpack what it looks like to “do what we want” in relationship and how to handle it when you’re significant other decides to do what they want. This one is fiery! Don’t miss it.

Help...this doesn’t feel like help! Have you ever been “helped” by someone and in the end it just didn’t feel very helpful? Or have your ever tried helping someone and they didn’t seem to receive it very well? What happens when that person is your significant other? Today we talk about what help in relationships, marriage, dating and more sometimes looks like...and how to make it, well, more helpful! We carry today’s episode out with a serious debate on something significant in everyone’s childhood...so stick around for it!

We love social media. But one thing about it really bothers us...especially when it comes to relationships. Can you guess it? Grab a glass of bourbon or a beer and join us for today’s episode where we breakdown how to “do” and “not do” social media in relationships. Stick around for the end as Matt bashes Maria’s favorite television program...

I love a good fight...and sometimes, well most of the time, it’s not the healthiest thing to love. But, today we talk about the difference between arguments and disagreements...why both aren’t necessarily “bad”...and how to navigate when you’re in too deep. We are coming to you live from Eagle Univesity (EagleU.org) - the country’s most impactful and most comprehensive youth leadership and success program. Don’t miss it!

Episode 6 doesn’t disappoint. We recorded this episode in an Uber after a flight into NYC last week. If you are going through a difficult season as a couple or family, this is a must listen. We are living through today’s episode right now. We are exploring the uncertainty of being parents of a special needs kiddo along with a major move and evolving businesses....oh yeah and a newborn. Can you relate to any of that? It’s short, but packed with punches. Let’s do this! Um...and we end the episode with Disney princesses...so you know it’s a good one!

Do you know who you’re sleeping with? Listen along as we dive into the nitty gritty of how to really know the person you keep waking up next to. This one could change your relationship, it changed ours...well actually it started it all! Don’t miss it. For more information on Love Maps, check out The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gettman of the Gottman Institute.

In Episode 4 we dive into the ONE thing we all think we know about our significant other - what motivates them. But do we really know? Today, we dive into the MOTIVATION CATALYST ASSESSMENT - how to know what motivates your spouse - and how you can use that to strengthen your marriage, your relationship, your family...whatever you want! We promise this one will leave you with the tools you need to take action. You can take your own assessment here: www.lifepulseinc.com/mca

In episode 3, we cover a listener request that hit a little too close to home this week. What do you do when you feel like you’re climbing uphill with a rock filled backpack while your partner is dancing around happily in their underwear while drinking margaritas and eating gourmet macaroons? Well, Matt and Maria share about the crazy season they are in right now...and how they handle it when they feel like they are the only one in the relationship doing any work! Plus, stick around to hear why one thing makes Maria better than Matt...or at least she thinks so.

What if one idea could transform your relationship? Well, for us, that one idea was a unique spin on a monthly date that causes lots of people to give us weird looks. Check out why our marriage is stronger all because of something crazy that happens on the first Tuesday of every month. This one thing has not only helped us, but has saved some of our friends’ marriages from divorce and brought new life back into tired relationships! And of course, this Weeks’s hot debate is pretty tasty. So, come on, let’s get real...and laugh along the way.

In episode 1, we kick off with a weekly life-saving tool that has become ingrained into our marriage culture...and forever changed the way we communicate. Plus, listen in as Maria butchers one of her favorite Andy Stanley quotes on dating, Matt tells everyone why this podcast might make people breakup, and this crazy couple debates a seriously crispy topic. You won’t want to miss this!