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Get instant access to our “Master Your Marriage Communication Guide” filled with proven strategies to strengthen your relationship and build the marriage you've always wanted. Click here: https://masteryourmarriage.us/free-guideEpisode Summary:In this episode, Tara and E.J. Kerwin, licensed therapists and founders of the Relationship Renovation Counseling Center, share their experiences and insights on navigating the complexities of blended families. They discuss the challenges they faced, including postpartum issues, communication breakdowns, and the importance of accountability and vulnerability in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-reflection, establishing clear roles, and the significance of planning for transitions in blended family dynamics. Through their personal journey, they highlight the potential for growth and healing within blended families, offering valuable advice for couples facing similar struggles.TakeawaysBlended families face unique challenges that require open communication.Postpartum issues can significantly impact relationships and family dynamics.Establishing code words can help manage emotional dysregulation.Accountability is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships.Vulnerability fosters intimacy and connection between partners.Over-functioning can hinder growth in relationships and parenting.Predicting and planning for transitions can ease family dynamics.Self-reflection is essential for personal growth and relationship health.Defining roles within a blended family is important for harmony.Couples can overcome challenges and create a loving environment despite difficulties.Connect with Us:Email: masteryourmarriage@gmail.com – Reach out for coaching, share wins, or pitch episode ideas.Instagram: @masteryourmarriage – Daily tips, behind-the-scenes reels, and a healthy dose of Snow-family humor.Reviews Matter! If this episode sparked an aha moment, drop a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and send it to a friend who could use a vision upgrade.
Even therapists struggle in their marriage! Licensed Therapist, Tarah and EJ Kerwin, almost didn't make it, but they did the work, rebuilt their connection, and now help other couples do the same. Proof that healing is always possible tbhh Send us your questions and stories to be featured on da pod https://www.brokegirltherapy.com/contact-page Support our sponsors and BGT by using the codes below: BetterHelp: As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/brokegirl Mood: Mood.com PROMO CODE: BROKEGIRL for 20% off your first order Dipsea: DIPSEAstories.com/brokegirl Stefanie Maegan https://www.instagram.com/brokegirltherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemaegan/ Tarah and EJ Kerwin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationship_renovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relationshiprenovation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfb8I3evBi7aZcVnmvN_yPw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshiprenovationcounseling/ Their Website and at Home Program: https://relationshiprenovation.com/ https://relationshiprenovation.com/relationship-renovation-at-home/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this spoiler-filled review of the latest Superman movie, Kerwin and Keith dive deep into everything that makes this film soar… and stumble. From the electric chemistry between Clark Kent and Lois Lane to David Cornsworth and Rachel Brosnahan's standout performances, we break it all down. We explore Lex Luthor's ruthless motivations, Superman's internal conflicts, and the Justice Gang's team dynamics. Is the CGI a visual triumph or a distraction? What's the deal with Jor-El's distorted message, and how does the ending set up the next DC chapter—including Supergirl? Tune in for a full breakdown, honest takes, and what we want to see next from the DC Universe. Let us know in the comments: Who was your favorite character? Are you hyped for what's next?
How do you heal trauma in yourself and in your relationship? Tarah and E.J. Kerwin, founders of Relationship Renovation in Tucson, Arizona, help couples build stronger, healthier connections through therapy and online programs. They co-host the Relationship Renovation Podcast and a YouTube channel, sharing actionable tools rooted in intentional communication and empathy to support couples worldwide. In this episode of Last First Date Radio:Subtle signs that past trauma is influencing someone's current relationship, even if they feel they've ‘moved on' from itHow to define emotional safety in a relationship, and why is it the foundation for lasting connection?A few key tools from your Relationship Renovation Model that couples can use to navigate trauma-related triggersThe very first mindset shift to start healingConnect With Tarah and EJWebsite https://relationshiprenovation.com/relationship-renovation-at-home/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfb8I3evBi7aZcVnmvN_yPw FB https://www.facebook.com/relationshiprenovationcounseling IG https://www.instagram.com/relationship_renovation/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@relationshiprenovation►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate
Kerwin Loukusa lives in Leavenworth, WA, and sent his first V12 and V13 last year while juggling a full-time job, wife, and two young kids. We talked about how he improved his flexibility to send the Freerider in Yosemite, bouldering after having kids, home wall training, the key to building persistent strength, bodyweight manipulation, energy availability, beginner's mind, feeling vs. analysing, weather forecasting hacks, how dew point affects climbing conditions, and much more. A lot of nuggets in this one.The GRINDS Program (FREE Training PDF)thenuggetclimbing.comRúngne (Chalk & Apparel)rungne.info/nuggetUse code “NUGGET” for 10% off storewide, and use code “SHIPPINGNUGGETS” for free shipping.Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads)madrock.comUse code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order.Chilipad (Don't Lose Sleep this Summer)Get 20% off any Chilipad sleep systemNADS (Organic Cotton Underwear)Use code STEVEN for 15% offBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/kerwin-loukusaNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:01:05) – Flexibility journey(00:08:08) – Identifying limiting factors(00:10:38) – Stemming flexibility continued(00:16:39) – Freerider & Father TIme(00:24:15) – Bouldering after kids(00:26:56) – Mountain running & cardio(00:40:00) – Leveling up to V12 and V13(00:48:07) – Home wall training(01:09:54) – Off-the-wall training(01:11:28) – Building persistent strength(01:16:45) – Pillars 1-3: Proximetry, Rest, & Nutrition(01:32:23) – Know yourself(01:35:06) – Bodyweight & energy availability(01:48:13) – Pillar 4: Mindset(02:01:35) – Slingblade V13(02:10:03) – An obsessive brain(02:14:25) – Obstacles & growth(02:20:43) – Don't get injured(02:23:42) – Slow & steady gains(02:32:46) – Ease into it(02:37:32) – Intuition & beta iteration(02:45:09) – Beginner's mind(02:50:39) – Feeling vs. analyzing(02:54:26) – Power spots(03:00:30) – Weather forecasting(03:18:03) – Dew point(03:22:43) – Cold rock(03:26:36) – Morning climbing(03:38:36) – Upcoming goals(03:40:50) – Mentorship & stewardship(03:46:18) – Public vs. private land
If you've ever wondered why blending a family feels so hard—even when you're "doing everything right"—this episode is for you.In today's conversation, we connect with EJ and Tarah Kerwin—professional therapists and co-founders of the Relationship Renovation Counseling Center—who open up about the very real and very raw struggles they faced when they merged their lives into one blended family. Despite all their training, nothing could have prepared them for the emotional rollercoaster of stepparenting, co-parenting, and navigating deep-seated personal triggers.But they didn't give up. They got curious. They did the work. And they developed tools that not only brought healing to their own marriage, but are now helping countless couples thrive through their counseling center, podcast, and programs.This isn't a story about perfection—it's a story about partnership, growth, and hope. If you've ever felt powerless, stuck, or just plain exhausted, lean in. There's light at the end of this tunnel.You'll Discover:You aren't alone - even two trained therapists struggled to understand and work through the challenges of blendingHow to reduce tension in your relationship and move toward healthy communication and partnershipHelpful mindsets for moving beyond resentment and dread when your step-kids come for visitationA path to freedom by learning to recognize your own painful emotions - and nurture yourself through them The value of doing repair work with kids when we mess up by using the right approachResources from this Episode:Relationship Renovation Counseling CenterThe Relationship Renovation Podcast with EJ & Tara KerwinReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home. Schedule your free call here: https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet? If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us to read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!