Susan Morgan Taylor is a somatic sex therapist and relationship coach specializing in helping committed couples reignite intimacy and connection. With a Master's in Professional Counseling and a background in holistic healing, she integrates mind-body approaches to address sexual challenges. Susan is the founder of The Pathway to Pleasure Collective and the creator of the Pleasure Keys Process™, a framework designed to enhance desire, deepen pleasure, and expand orgasmic potential.

🔑 Key Topics Discussed

• The Pleasure Keys Process™: An introduction to Susan's three-part framework that empowers couples to overcome desire discrepancies and cultivate fulfilling sexual relationships.

• Somatic Sex Therapy: Exploring how body-based therapeutic approaches can help individuals and couples reconnect with their sensual selves and heal from sexual shame or trauma.pathwaytopleasure.com

• Overcoming Sexual Shame: Strategies to dismantle negative beliefs and social conditioning around sexuality, fostering a more open and accepting relationship with one's body and desires.

• Reviving Passion in Long-Term Relationships: Practical tips for couples to reignite sexual chemistry and maintain a vibrant intimate connection over time

  🌐 Learn More About Susan's Work

• Website: www.pleasurekeys.com

• The Pathway to Pleasure Collective: www.pathwaytopleasure.com

  
  

  📘 Resources Mentioned

• Sex Talk Café Podcast: Hosted by Susan, this podcast features conversations on the transformative power of sex, pleasure, and embodied sexuality. pathwaytopleasure.com

• Free eBook: "The Pleasure Keys" – Discover the three keys to enhance pleasure, expand orgasmic potential, and experience intimate fulfillment. pathwaytopleasure.com

• Couples Retreats: Immersive experiences designed to help couples deepen their connection and revitalize their intimate lives. pathwaytopleasure.com

• Online Programs: Courses like "Foundations of Intimacy" and "Awakening Radiance" offer guided journeys for individuals and couples seeking to enhance their relationships and personal growth. pathwaytopleasure.com

  📣 Connect with Susan

• Instagram: @susanmorgantaylor

• Apply for a Consultation: Interested in working with Susan? Request a complimentary 20-minute consultation Online Programs | Pathway To Pleasure | Austin, TX

  
  

  
  

  Connect with Kameran:

  IG: @married.and.connected

  Email: coaching@recognizingpotential.com

  Website: www.recognizingpotential.com

In this fun, research-backed episode, we dive deep into 20 unhinged, creative, and scientifically proven ways to strengthen your marriage. From recording your arguments to scheduling sex with hilarious calendar invites, these ideas break the traditional "date night" mold and focus on building deeper emotional, physical, and spiritual intimacy with your spouse.

If you're tired of surface-level marriage advice and want practical strategies that actually work (and make you laugh), this episode is for you!

🧡 Episode Highlights:

• Flip the Script on Date Night: Why you should have sex before the date instead of after—and the powerful psychology behind it.

• Record Your Arguments: The science of the "observer effect" and how hearing yourself fight can drastically improve emotional regulation, empathy, and problem-solving.

• Daily Voice Memos > Texts: Why your voice carries 100x more intimacy than emojis ever could.

• The Gratitude-Sex Connection: How small acts of appreciation can supercharge your emotional and sexual connection.

• Secret Signals in Public: Create fun, flirty codes to stay connected without anyone else knowing.

• 1-Minute Hugs & 6-Second Kisses: The neuroscience behind why these tiny rituals reduce stress, boost immunity, and strengthen emotional bonds.

• Hotel Marital Audits: How a once-a-year retreat can transform your relationship.

• Permission Slips for Each Other: How giving and receiving emotional "permission" rewires your brain for deeper intimacy.

• Safe Words During Arguments: A simple way to de-escalate and prioritize love over pride.

• Weekly Five-Minute Fantasies: How mental foreplay can reignite sexual desire without pressure.

• Silent Eye-to-Eye Communication: Build trust and energy connection without saying a word.

• Brand Your Marriage: Name your relationship like a company—and protect its mission!

• Turn Mundane Moments into Micro-Dates: Because folding laundry can be sexy too.

• The “Holy Sh*t, Look What We Did!” Jar: Celebrate wins big and small when life feels heavy.

• Fake Tabloid Headlines: Keep humor alive with ridiculous made-up gossip about each other.

• Switch Phones for a Day: Build trust, empathy, and better communication by swapping devices.

• Google Calendar for Sex Appointments: Why scheduling sex improves intimacy, communication, and excitement (yes, science says so).

• Pray Together: Deepen your spiritual connection and protect your marriage with the power of prayer.

• Create a Couples-Only Spotify Playlist: Music that captures your love story (even the weird songs).

• • Write Love Letters from the Future: Envision your growth, humor, and adventures 10-20 years from now—and why it strengthens emotional bonds.

  
  

  ✨ Key Takeaways:

• • Emotional and physical intimacy don't have to be spontaneous to be meaningful.

  • Humor, creativity, and intentionality can reignite connection in fresh, powerful ways.

  • Small daily habits (like a voice memo or a hug) build lasting resilience in marriage.

• • Vulnerability—whether in a hotel room, a calendar invite, or a whispered prayer—deepens trust and love over time.

  🔥 Resources Mentioned:

• • The Mel Robbins Podcast featuring Vanessa Marin on gratitude and sex

• • Research on the Observer Effect, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and Neuroplasticity
  • Secure Love by Julie Mennano
  • Connected and Committed: A 6 Week Blueprint for Bettering Your Marriage

  
  

• 👉 Tag me on social media and share your favorite "unhinged" marriage idea! @Married.and.connected
  👉 Leave a review and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s deep dive into building emotionally healthy, resilient marriages.

In this powerful and heart-opening episode, we sit down with Robin and Michael, the married founders of Couples.Solutions—a dynamic duo made up of a therapist and a coach—who are also PAIRS certified and deeply passionate about helping couples thrive.

We explore:

💛 The 6 Types of Love – Discover how these distinct forms of love show up in marriage and why recognizing them can transform your relationship.

🔥 Debunking the Myth About Sex in Long-Term Marriage – Robin and Michael prove that intimacy doesn’t fade with age. In fact, they’re having the best sex of their lives at 70. (Yes, you read that right!)

💬 Real-Life Conflict + Repair Scenarios – Listen in as they walk us through practical, honest examples of conflict resolution, emotional safety, and meaningful repair.

💡 Therapy + Coaching in Harmony – Learn how blending their expertise as a therapist and a coach brings a unique, balanced approach to their work with couples.

Whether you're newly married, decades in, or supporting couples as a professional, this episode is filled with wisdom, hope, and a refreshing take on what’s possible in long-term love.

📌 Key Topics Covered:

• What the 6 types of love are and how they interact in romantic partnerships

• How to keep sex passionate and fulfilling—no matter your age

• Tools for navigating conflict and building emotional resilience as a couple

• Why Robin and Michael believe repair is more important than resolution

• The benefits of the PAIRS methodology in real relationships

• The therapist-coach combo: how their distinct roles complement each other

• • Encouragement for couples who feel like they’ve lost their spark

  
  

  🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about Robin & Michael's work: https://www.couples.solutions

• What is PAIRS? https://www.pairs.com

💬 Leave a Review & Share the Love:

If this episode inspired you or gave you fresh insight into your relationship, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your feedback helps us keep creating conversations that matter.

After 100 episodes of heartfelt conversations, expert interviews, and real-life marriage breakthroughs, I’m sharing the 10 most powerful lessons I’ve learned that can radically shift your relationship. Whether you’re newly married, struggling to reconnect, or thriving but want to go deeper—this episode is packed with truth bombs, healing insights, and practical tools.

1. Why going first matters—even when your spouse won’t.

2. How hypocrisy sabotages connection (and how to stay aligned).

3. Why humility and vulnerability are the real aphrodisiacs.

4. The deeper reason behind every recurring argument.

5. How your partner is triggering what you need to heal.

6. Why the happiest couples have often survived the hardest things.

7. The surprising way we become what we once hated—and how to course-correct.

8. Why your friendship matters more than your love language.

9. How unrealistic expectations quietly build resentment.

10. Why purpose and individuality protect your marriage from burnout.

This episode is a heart-to-heart with you, the listener. These takeaways are raw, real, and filled with tools to strengthen emotional intimacy, restore friendship, and help you build a marriage that feels deeply connected.

👉 Mentioned in this episode:
✨ My 6-week self-paced course Connected & Committed – perfect for couples who want more affordable, transformational help
✨ Apply for 1:1 marriage coaching to work with me directly
✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review the podcast so more couples can find the support they need!✨ Follow Kameran on IG or email coaching@recognizingpotential.com

Keywords:
marriage podcast, marriage help, relationship growth, emotional intimacy, communication in marriage, connected couples, marriage advice, relationship podcast, healing childhood wounds in marriage, expectations in marriage

🎧 Episode Summary:
Think dating is just for new couples? Think again! In this episode, we’re diving into why dating your spouse is one of the most powerful ways to maintain emotional intimacy, strengthen your friendship, and keep your marriage thriving. We’ll break down how regular date nights align with Dr. John Gottman’s Sound Relationship House model, reduce conflict, and create lasting connection. Plus, I’ll share easy, creative date night ideas (even for busy couples and parents!) and ways to make dating a habit—not a chore.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How dating strengthens the friendship foundation in your marriage
✅ Why couples who prioritize fun together have less conflict and deeper connection
✅ Science-backed reasons why dating your spouse reduces stress and improves emotional intimacy
✅ Practical, budget-friendly date night ideas (even with kids!)
✅ How to bring back the spark if your relationship feels more like roommates than romantic partners

🚀 Ready to Take Your Marriage to the Next Level?
If you’re craving deeper connection, better communication, and a stronger bond, my self-paced course Connected & Committed is for you! This course gives you proven strategies to improve your marriage without the guesswork. Learn how to communicate better, reignite passion, and build a rock-solid foundation—all at your own pace.

💻 Join Connected & Committed today: Connected & Committed: A 6-Week Blueprint for a Stronger Marriage

📦 Want Fun, Stress-Free Date Nights?
I’m all about making date nights easy and fun! That’s why I love Happily Co date night boxes. These curated boxes bring unique, exciting experiences straight to your door—no planning required. Whether you want a cozy at-home date or an adventure, Happily Co has you covered!

📩 Let’s Connect!
✨ Follow me on Instagram for daily marriage tips: @married.and.connected
✨ Have a question or topic you’d love me to cover? DM me or send an email to coaching@recognizingpotential.com

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Parenting differences are inevitable, but when they start affecting your marriage, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I sit down with parenting and relationship expert Alicia Krasko to discuss how differing parenting styles impact marriages, whether in nuclear, first, or blended families. We explore the underlying tensions these differences can create, how to address conflicts before they escalate, and practical strategies for getting on the same page with your spouse. If parenting differences have caused friction in your marriage, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How parenting style differences affect marriage dynamics
✔️ Common struggles couples face when raising kids together
✔️ Why parenting conflicts can be even more challenging in blended families
✔️ Steps to take when disagreements start creating tension in your relationship
✔️ Communication strategies to help couples find alignment
✔️ The importance of shared values in parenting and marriage

About Our Guest:
Alicia Krasko is a seasoned parenting and relationship coach specializing in helping couples navigate the challenges of raising children while maintaining a strong, connected marriage. With years of experience working with families in various dynamics, she offers valuable insights into resolving parenting conflicts and fostering unity in relationships.

Resources & Links:
👉 Connect with Alicia Krasko on socials @aliciakrasko
👉 Free Guide on ideas to connect with your stepkids: www.aliciakrasko.com/ideas

👉 Free Guide on setting expectations: www.aliciakrasko.com/expectations

👉 Good Kind Easter Blocks: Easter | GoodKind

Let’s Connect:
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @married.and.connected
📩 Join my Monthly Couples Coaching Workshop:https://mailchi.mp/4eefd89a4cf3/marchworkshop
🎧 Subscribe & Review: If you loved this episode, leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! It helps us reach more couples who need this support.

Tune in now and start building a stronger marriage despite parenting differences!

Certified coach and author Gabriela Embon believes that a fulfilling adult life hinges on two essential components: an ideal career and a thriving primary relationship. In the last 2 decades as a coach, Gabriela has dedicated herself to helping couples build fulfilling and enduring relationships. Gabriela utilizes the analytical and problem-solving skills from her engineering background, and applies them to the intricacies of human relationships. By combining the precision of engineering with the emotional depth of human behavior, she empowers couples to transform their relationships, and become a Power Couple.

In this episode, Kameran sits down with Gabriela to talk about Gabriela's book Becoming A Power Couple. Kameran and Gabriela dive into what a power couple is, how couples can achieve that status for themselves, and the 4 pillars of becoming a power couple.

Please share this episode on social media and leave a review!

Prologue - Becoming a Power Couple - Gabriela Embon - Life Coach

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IG: @gabrielaembon

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www.gabrielaembon.com

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Humility is one of the most underrated but essential qualities in a thriving relationship. Without it, growth stalls, conflict escalates, and connection weakens. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into why humility is the key to a strong and lasting marriage.

We’ll explore:
✔️ What humility really is (Hint: It’s not about being a doormat!)
✔️ How to recognize whether you have humility in your relationship
✔️ What happens when humility is lacking—and how it leads to disconnect
✔️ How to develop and demonstrate humility, even during difficult conversations
✔️ Where the lack of humility comes from and how to address it
✔️ The connection between humility, hurt, and healing

We’ll be pulling insights from Dr. John Gottman, psychologists, and relationship experts, giving you practical steps to build a marriage filled with grace, understanding, and emotional safety.

If you’ve ever struggled with pride, defensiveness, or feeling unheard in your relationship, this episode is for you.

📖 Dr. John Gottman’s Research on Healthy Relationships – The Gottman Institute

📖 Books on Humility & Relationships:

• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – John Gottman
• Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
• The You You've Never Met by Dr. Andrea Vitz
• Daring Greatly – Brené Brown (on vulnerability & humility)
• Radical Acceptance – Tara Brach

🔥 This week, practice humility by actively listening to your partner without interrupting or defending yourself. Instead of reacting, ask yourself, "What truth might be in their words?" and respond with curiosity instead of defensiveness.

🎙️ Have a story about how practicing humility changed your relationship? Share it with me! DM me on Instagram [@married.and.connected] or email me at [coaching@recognizingpotential.com].

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! 💙

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