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Artwork for Relationship Renovation: Why Couples Get Stuck & How They Find Their Way Back

Relationship Renovation: Why Couples Get Stuck & How They Find Their Way Back

EJ and Tarah Kerwin
Emotional Safety
Relationships
Communication
Intimacy
Couples Therapy
Emotional Connection
Conflict Resolution
Communication Skills
Mental Health
Attachment Theory
Parenting
Emotional Intimacy
Relationship Dynamics
Therapy
Physical Intimacy
Personal Growth
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Relationship Renovation
Marriage

Why do couples who love each other keep getting pulled into the same painful patterns?

Why does a simple conversation suddenly become a fight? Why does one partner pursue while the other pulls away? Why can an argument be over and yet somehow you still don’t feel okay with each other?

For nearly a decade, married couple and licensed therapists Tarah and E.J. Kerwin have been exploring those questi... more

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Artwork for Relationship Renovation: Why Couples Get Stuck & How They Find Their Way Back

Latest Episodes

You talked it through. You didn’t blow up. You actually reached a resolution.

So why does it still feel weird between you?

This week, we had a difficult conversation after our kids left for school. And honestly, we handled it pretty well. We stayed... more

“Why are we STILL dealing with this?”

If you've ever had the same argument with your partner for what feels like the hundredth time, you may have wondered whether all the work you're doing is actually making a difference.

We had one of those moment... more

What happens when reaching for your partner no longer feels safe?

There was a period in our marriage when EJ stopped initiating sex completely.

It wasn't punishment. It wasn't giving up. We made the decision together because our sexual relationship... more

What if staying connected didn’t require another thing on your calendar?

For busy couples, “date night” can start to feel like one more responsibility—find a babysitter, make a reservation, figure out what to do, and somehow find the energy to actua... more

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EJ Kerwin
Guest on the show; co-host in this episode's context
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Dr. Lee Baucom
Creator of the Save the Marriage System; nationally recognized expert in relationship resilience and marital recovery
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Episode: What If You're The Only One Trying To Save The Relationship? (Interview with Dr. Lee Baucom)
Dr. Ariana Sholes-Douglas
Founder and Medical Director of Tula Wellness; expert on menopause and perimenopause
Tula Wellness
Episode: Perimenopause, Intimacy & Relationships: What Couples Need To Understand (Part 2) | Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas
Arianna Sholes-Douglas
Medical doctor and menopause expert, founder and medical director at Tula Wellness
Tula Wellness (Tula Wellness and Aesthetics)
Episode: Perimenopause, Brain Fog & Relationship Strain: What Every Woman (and Man) Needs to Know (Part 1)
Dr. Dan Peters
Psychologist, host of Make It a Great One Podcast
Make It a Great One
Episode: The Shift That Changes Everything in Your Relationship (And Yourself) with Dr. Dan Peters
Dr. Stan Tatkin
Co-founder of the PACT Institute; renowned relationship expert
PACT Institute
Episode: Betrayal, Infidelity & Trust: Dr. Stan Tatkin on Why Relationships Fail (and How to Repair Them)
Dan Purcell
Intimacy educator and founder of Get Your Marriage On
Get Your Marriage On
Episode: Why Desire Fades in Long Term Relationships (And How Couples Rebuild Connection)
Thais Gibson
Leading expert in attachment theory and the founder of The Personal Development School.
The Personal Development School
Episode: Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns — and How Attachment Styles Actually Change (with Thais Gibson)
Dr. Maria Sophocles
Board certified OB-GYN specializing in menopause, female sexual health and hormone optimization
Episode: Menopause, Hormones, and the Bedroom Gap: How to Restore Intimacy and Connection in Midlife

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Tarah Kerwin
Licensed therapist and co-host focused on relationship communication, trust, and intimacy. Often shares personal experiences to illustrate concepts.
E.J. Kerwin
Licensed therapist and co-host who blends clinical expertise with real-life relationship storytelling to teach practical tools.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 291 ratings
  • Excellent

    I would highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their relationship. Podcasts are insightful, educational, and relatable. They also provide a wealth of knowledge to be gained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B_RealMadrid
    United States16 days ago
  • The support your marriage needs!

    You don’t have to feel like you’re a team on your own. EJ and Tarah are helping partnerships find better ways to communicate through both the hard and hilarious parts of life. So grateful for these conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MZKelly1107
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank You

    Thank you to ALL your amazing comments and reviews, we feel so grateful to be able to help couples globally learn the skills necessary to thrive in relationships. We know from our own experience that building emotional safety during difficult times is extreme difficult and we are here to support you the whole way

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Relationship Renovation Tarah
    United States5 months ago
  • Hopeful, encouraging, relatable!!

    Thank you both. I found your podcast a month ago at a very dark time in our relationship. I was so lost, confused and hurting. This has given me tools, helpful insights and hope for a better future with my wife of 23 years. We are still working to rebuild, together. A light in the darkness. Keep up the great work! You are helping us find a way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Better husband 2.0
    United States6 months ago
  • Hopeful and uplifting approach

    I end up sharing almost every episode I listen to because I want everyone to be able to cultivate the kind of intentional, trusting, and joyful relationships that this podcast is bound to inspire. I’m so grateful for such an honest and uplifting resource among all my daily news podcast listens that make me feel like a roomba in a dumpster

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brooklyn11111
    United States7 months ago

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Audience often highlights the show's ability to restore hope during tough relationship seasons.
Fans note relatable storytelling paired with practical tools that apply at home.
Listeners praise actionable, compassionate guidance from a therapist-couple.

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What If You're The Only One Trying To Save The Relationship? (Interview with Dr. Lee Baucom)
Q: When is it reasonable to consider giving up, and how do you know you've done enough?
Acknowledge you've taken action, evaluate progress, and recognize that not all marriages are savable; the key is gaining clarity and integrity with your own choices.
What If You're The Only One Trying To Save The Relationship? (Interview with Dr. Lee Baucom)
Q: How do you handle the chaser's urge to engage and the spacer's need for space?
Use pacing and invitational communication to create a safe energy, set agreed check-in times, and avoid triggering fight-flight responses.
What If You're The Only One Trying To Save The Relationship? (Interview with Dr. Lee Baucom)
Q: What do you do if your partner doesn't want to get help, but you're miserable?
Focus on self-management, pace the interaction, and invite connection rather than force it, while considering private coaching as a structured path forward.
Perimenopause, Brain Fog & Relationship Strain: What Every Woman (and Man) Needs to Know (Part 1)
Q: What is perimenopause and how does it differ from menopause?
Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause, marked by fluctuating hormones and symptoms that can begin years before the final menstrual period. Menopause is defined retrospectively as one year after a woman's last period, but in everyday life they are part of the same life phase with overlapping symptoms.
The Shift That Changes Everything in Your Relationship (And Yourself) with Dr. Dan Peters
Q: How do you approach infidelity within a framework of two committed partners?
Emphasizes two-way commitment, long-form process, rebuilding trust through empathy, clear boundaries, and understanding the underlying factors that led to the breach while promoting healing for both partners.

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2. Dr. Lee Baucom
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