Thrive in Relationships

Embracing courageous conflict is step 1.  This episode give your 3 specific tips for ​moving forward and growing your skills in the dance of healthy conflict.  Understanding Timing, Tone, and Tenacity, may just save your marriage!  It did mine!

Seriously!  One of the key predictors in the health and lasting power of a marriage is the ability for a couple to engage in healthy conflict.  Relationship Influencer #3 is Courageous Conflict.  Learning some tips for creating a dance of healthy, courageous conflict and hearing some personal stories of what not to do, will get you started on the right foot.

Courageous conflict. Conflict scare us-  we tend to avoid it at all costs – fooling ourselves not handling things is fine and the huge mound of stuff we swept under the carpet won’t ever explode. Secret to a good marriage is willing talk about the hard stuff in a productive manner. And here are 5 tips for engaging in healthy conflict.

Communication is key to any relationship, yet most of us never take a course on how to communicate effectively.  This can lead to huge issues in marriage.  Today we talk about how communication one of 5 relationship influencers and some tips or hacks to improve your communication FAST!  

Men and Women's brains are wired differently .Part 1 of Marriage MBA framework is Clarity. The more we understand ourselves and our spouse the better our marriage will be. Today I unpack "Waffles and Spaghetti" -  a great metaphor for how our different brain wiring shows up in marriage. Along with some tips about how to navigate these differences!

Marriage is hard work.  Worth it, but challenging to create a connected, strong, fulfilling, and fun marriage.  My 5 part Marriage MBA framework will equip you with tools to do the work and enjoy a thriving marriage.​

Learn the 5 Love Languages, discover yours and your spouses to create a stronger marriage.  I cover what each love language is, how to best express, and what to avoid!

Learn 5 traits about entrepreneurs that drive your spouse crazy! AND what to do to about it! Plus a free download to help you connect with your spouse - fast, fun, and easy!

  Being married is challenging. Add being married to an entrepreneur and the difficulties and challenges grow exponentially. Joanne Miller, wife of Dan Miller, founder of 48 Days shares insights and wisdom from her new book Creating a Haven of Peace. With candor, honesty, and humor, Joanne talks business, bankruptcy, and blessings in the midst of raising babies and growing a strong marriage, while intentionally Creating a Haven of Peace.  

  Jason Treu, of BeExtraordinary.tv believes that people and your relationships are your true "wealth." Everything we accomplish in life is with or through other people, or what Jason calls, Social Wealth. Jason shares strategies from his bestselling book, Social Wealth to equip you to maximize your relationships for greater business success and personal fulfillment in life.  

  Tim Templeton, bestselling author of The Referral of a Lifetime, shares insider tips for creating powerful relationships that yield success in business and fulfillment in life.  As an experienced business coach and speaker, Tim helps others reach their goals and personal potential in business. He outlines his 5 point system for gaining referrals for a lifetime so you never have to cold call again.  

  Jane Nguyen is an Author, Speaker, Transformational Dating & Relationship Mentor from Honeymoon Forever. She joins Susie Miller on the Better Relationship Podcast to discuss how to create healthy relationship. Jane share her personal story of leaving an abusive relationship, pursuing personal growth and subsequently coaching women to embrace their feminine power and create the relationship they want.  

  Dave Frees is an attorney, author, and speaker is a master of teaching enhanced communication and how to go from being persuasive to being truly influential. He chats with Susie about how to use effective communication tools and techniques to improve relationships. Dave shares "the 6 word question" he uses to get the results he wants with everyone from coworkers to kids.  

  Phil Pollard, founder of Ideal Life Group, discusses his personal journey from driving trucks to driving toward relationship results.  Facing a second divorce propelled him toward self-awareness and subsequent investments in growing strong relationships.  Phil shares with honesty and candor some life experiences that kick started his personal journey into understanding how to get more out life, and relationships. Phil is trained in NLP and helps people assess and change their thoughts to reshape their lives and future happiness.  

  Dr. Gina Madrigrano talks about the importance of liking yourself and developing a strong self-esteem. This no only makes you a happier person, but a better parent. Dr. Gina works with parents and teens helping them to create better relationships through awareness, and intentionality. When you like yourself first, you will be able to parent with more freedom and fewer arguments with your kids.  

  Kim Ades, CEO & Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Journal Engine Software, shares how our frame of mind is essential to building successful relationships. She uses the unique tool of online journaling to offer “just in time” coaching to her clients and gain extra insights into her clients frame of mind so she can help them create change and extraordinary results.  

  Matt Miller, of School Spirit Vending, started his franchise as a part time business and grew it by creating success for others. Matt has also equipped his kids for lifetime success by engaging them in his business from a young age. Matt shares his journey from success in the military and corporate world to hitting rock-bottom financially, what that meant for his family and how it inspired his exploding business, School Spirit Vending.  

  Butch Bellah, of My Biz Coach,  loves life and laughter. He shares how a sense of humor and embracing humility make you more relatable, create better communication and thus yield success in life and in business. Butch gives some terrific tips about  juggling marriage, kids and business to create a successful and fulfilling life.  

  Grant Baldwin of The Speaker Lab has built a successful career without sacrificing his marriage or family relationships. Grant focuses on being intentional in life and in business and believes success happens when you live according to your values.  For Grant, this means making his wife & kids a priority and nurturing business relationships as the path to achieving his personal and professional goals.  

  Ty Crandall, of Credit Suite, believes you can build successful business without risking your marriage and finances Ty is a credit expert who  went from losing it ‘all’ to being the CEO of a highly successful business helping others build up their credit.  Ty shares how setting financial boundaries will improve your business and your marriage, plus some real-life advice for business owners on using credit effectively.  

  Aaron Walker has a wealth of experience creating success in both business and marriage, which he uses to help other men accomplish their goals and dreams. Aaron views relationships as the most valuable asset in pursuit of success and significance. Aaron shares about the importance of timing conversations wisely, the value of accountability, and what it really means to live and work with intention.  

  Diane Gardner shares how forming good communication skills within your team and spouse pave the way to greater success. As a tax coach and tax accountant, Diane offers her clients real-time strategies for effectively working with your team to improve your business environment as well as your client’s experience.  

  Dr. Michele Summers Colon talks with Susie today about her book and program, Body Wisdom, that helps change women’s lives by focusing on their self-care.  Choosing a healthy diet, consistent sleeping schedule, and mindfulness practices have turned Dr. Michele’s life around, as well the lives of her clients.  Dr. Michele shares 10 specific habits to implement for improving your mindfulness and health for a better life and relationships.  

  Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo, of ONE Extraordinary Marriage, share candidly about how intentionally increasing their sexual intimacy led to a more fulfilling marriage, better communication and a thriving business! Investing time, energy and growth to create an extraordinary marriage can equip a couple to weather the unique seasons and challenges of business and family life.  

  Millennials are updating marriage roles and responsibilities. Chelsea Avery, of a New WifeStyle, highlights and equips strong, independent women to both grow personally AND develop a fulfilling marriage. Chelsea Avery shares the joys and challenges of being in business with her husband, and how important it is for women to take a deep look inside to realize their potential by seeking their happy place.  

  Jackie Bledsoe returns to our show today with his wife, Stephana, to chat with Susie about his new book for couples, The 7 Rings of Marriage.  Jackie and Stephana share candidly about how trials can strengthen a marriage, how shifting our mindset can change your outcome, and unpack The 7 Rings of Marriage. Jackie and Stephana are a true power couple-they are united through the good and the bad, in their faith in God, and in their mission to support and inspire other couples to a lasting, happy marriage.  

  Mindy Hyatt Spradlin, mom, wife, and entrepreneur, shares how the hard choices to grow a strong marriage and successful business isn't easy, but it is always worth it! Mindy believes that investing in personal growth saved her marriage, improved her relationship with her children, and gave her a new perspective on priorities in her business.  Mindy discusses how she’s changed her outlook on seeking personal affirmation, how she overcame her internal conflict when it came to ambition, and what it means to look for intentionality in yourself and others.  

  Bob Burg has enjoyed years of international business success by living the principles discussed in his book, ‘The Go-Giver’. Bob Burg talks today with Susie Miller, The Better Relationship Coach, about the link between success, happiness, and the ability to cultivate great relationships.  He discusses what adding value can do for your business and personal relationships. Bob knows that the single greatest people skill is a highly developed and authentic interest in the other person and shows us what it means to be a Go-Giver in our own lives.  Can a subtle shift in focus really make that big of a difference in your business and your income? Absolutely!  

  James Tew is one wildly busy and wildly successful guy! James has found his nirvana as the host of ‘A Dad’s Mission for Success’, a new video series, and as a father and husband.   James shares how being a husband and father is  driving force for building an online business, how the support and input of his wife, Christine, feeds his success, and how intention and commitment toward family is vitally important to recharging his creativity.   James brings a sense of humor to entrepreneurship and he loves what he does-a great combination of fun and profit!  

  Cathi Hargaden, the owner of Wealthy Spaces, helps individuals and businesses transform their lives and careers through the ancient principles of Feng Shui.  Cathi’s shares how your environment can literally change your life and thus relationships.  Using energy and balance, implementing Feng Shui design can positively alter the relationship you have with yourself and attract the right people into your life.  

  Rick Martinez is the founder of BINK, helping entrepreneurs identify the pivotal moments in their life and turning them into PURPOSE! Rick talks about his own pivotal moment that sparked BINK’s creation and how it’s been the driving force for where he is today.  Running the business with his wife has been an amazing experience and she is the one who keeps him grounded.  He loves what he does and hopes that he has also inspired his children to believe in the entrepreneurial spirit.  

  Jeff is the host of the wildly successful business podcast, Read to Lead and admits he’d work 12 hours a day if he didn’t set boundaries!  He chats with Susie today about how recognizing when he is working too much, getting comfortable with setting boundaries in his business, and improving communication skills has led to a more understanding, more fulfilling marriage with his wife, Annie.  

  Mark Henson is the creator of the most innovative and fun business meeting & retreat center in the world!  Mark talks what inspires him, and how this led him to create Sparkspace to inspire others! This one-of-a-kind business has been an adventure, a challenge, and had required Mark to be more intentional about being present for his wife and family.  

  Can you use the same communication skills to win at marriage and business?  Yes!  Does having better relationships enrich your entire life?  Yes!  Dino talks to Susie today about bridging the gap between personal and professional communication skills and how a ‘lost’ opportunity spurred him on to record-breaking entrepreneurial success!  

  Erin Casey, of My Writers Connection shares about how her personal journey of growth paved the way for her successful and fulfilling marriage! She highlights the benefits of being an entrepreneur: more time and flexibility to pursue other activities like faith, service, and volunteering, the freedom to be physically and emotionally available for her friends and family and the adventure of working anywhere in the world. It wasn’t always easy- but the work to grow and create the life of her dreams was worth it!  

  David Phelps is a successful husband, father and entrepreneur today, but his road was paved with many difficulties. David talks honestly with Susie about the lessons he learned from his first marriage and how the struggles he faced led him to find mentors, redefine his priorities, and realize that communication really is the key. Today he enjoys a life of freedom gained from years of growing wealth and wisdom.  

  Midlife offers unique experiences like at no other point in your life. Many people evaluate their life and want to shift career or focus to create a lasting legacy. Kingsley Grant, The Mid Life Launch Coach helps people do just that!   In fact, Kingsley transitioned from a 20+ year career to embark on a new adventure and follow his passion of bringing hope to his clients.  

  Jodi Flynn, of Women Taking the Lead, discusses how a positive and loving relationship with ourselves first impacts all of our choices. Jodi shares how to fight off the self-doubt and preconceived notions about being an entrepreneurial woman, and how to maintain healthy, loving relationships with our friends and families.  

  Can we change our life stories? Yes! Can having healthy relationships lead to more wealth? Yes! Can you change your relationship with money to create more wealth? Yes!  

  Jackie Bledsoe shares about how faith and family are the foundation of his business. Jackie discusses the importance of how good communication with your spouse, and having faith that God is in control can forge a stronger marriage in the midst of inevitable struggles in life and business.  

  Heidi and Reid Rasmussen are true innovators in the health insurance industry. Susie talks with them today about the inspiration for their business, the importance of ‘robust dialogue’ both in marriage and the workspace, and how running a company together can give you new insights into your partner and your marriage.  

  Sarah Grear, of Creative Custom Writing, Inc. talks with Susie about using creativity, intention and strategy in your online business presence, and the importance of making emotional connections with your readers and clients.  

  Kimanzi Constable, a first-generation entrepreneur and successful author, shares lessons learned on the journey from his first business to finding the entrepreneurial path he really loves.  Kimanzi candidly shares about his marriage struggles, business difficulties, as well as his successes. Kimanzi is an inspiration and example of making tough choices, and making changes to radically impact his life and relationships.  Doing so moved him from simply existing to living with joy, meaning and making an impact.  

   Lauran Star, of LS Consulting Group, talks candidly about leadership, empowering women, and being an entrepreneurial wife and mother.  Lauran is a real force of nature and believes that women are every bit as capable of being leaders, having been a member of the United States Armed Forces, a former VP of Sales for a Fortune 100 Company, and now an entrepreneur.    

  Joel and Dr. Pei, of ReLaunch talk about the importance of communication and compromise in creating a successful business.  They candidly share how recognizing and embracing their differences as strengths enriched their marriage and business.  Joel and Dr. Pei have completely different approaches to how they handle situations and problems, but by learning to appreciate the other’s viewpoint and welcoming compromise, they’ve built a very successful business together.   

  Dan and Joanne Miller, of 48 Days.com  talk about why creating a strong marriage is essential to your business success.  The entrepreneurial lifestyle can be full of many roller-coaster ups and downs.  Having a supportive spouse that balances you can make all the difference in your happiness and success!  They made a commitment to writing a new family legacy.  In a candid conversation, the Millers share how they created success in business and marriage embracing their differences and intentionally investing in their marriage.            

   Is being a solopreneur lonely? It doesn’t have to be!  Solopreneurship is about freedom and running your business your way, but there are many opportunities to form friendships and partnerships that will enrich your life and your business.  

   Deciding to be happy can literally turn your life around.  Happiness causes definitive changes in our brains and our bodies that can improve your health, your loved ones’ health and help you succeed in your relationships and business endeavors.    

  In his new book, The Relationship Alphabet, Zach Brittle offers the ABC's of a strong marriage reflecting not only on his work as couples therapist, but by sharing about his own marriage as well.  We talk Arguments, Betrayal, Conflict and more... in this authentic interview, between friends and colleagues seeking to understand the mess & mystery of marriage.  

   Have you ever wondered what it would take to succeed after you feel you’ve hit rock-bottom?   Do you worry about how climbing out of that situation will affect your relationships and your family?    Are you worried about failing?   If the answer to these questions is “Yes”, today’s podcast is for you.  

  Nicole Kellerman Wurth believes that losing weight is easy!  The world and media have it wrong when it comes to weight loss.  The way we view our bodies impacts our relationship with ourselves and others! Living wildly alive, relaxing, letting go of control and being kind to your body are the secret to weight loss.  When we feel fabulous and we make healthier decisions.