Ep. 211 - The Gap Between Expectation and Reality in Marriage

Ep. 212 - How Retirement Changes Your Marriage

In this honest episode of Monarch for Love, Michelle and her husband Brian share the emotional and relational shifts that came with retirement after Brian’s 42-year career in the tech industry. From identity loss and changing routines to communication, emotional safety, and learning how to slow down together, this conversation offers a real look at life after work. Because retirement doesn’t just change your schedule. It changes your relationship too.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

Ep. 211 - The Gap Between Expectation and Reality in Marriage

In this honest conversation, I’m joined by my husband, Brian, as we unpack the expectations we carried into our first marriages—and how they shaped what came after. We share the beliefs that didn’t hold up, the lessons we learned the hard way, and the realities of marriage no one really talks about. If you’ve ever wondered why love feels different than you expected, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on and what it takes to build something stronger the second time around.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

Ep. 210- The Three Stages of a Loveless Marriage

Most loveless marriages don’t end suddenly...they fade in stages. In this episode, we walk through subtle disconnection, emotional loneliness, and emotional detachment, so you can recognize where you are and what’s actually happening beneath the surface. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between love fading and connection breaking...and why understanding that difference could change everything.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

Ep. 209 - Why You Feel Unloved in Your Relationship (Even When You’re Not)

You can feel unloved in a relationship where love still exists. In this week's episode, Michelle introduces Love Literacy, the missing skill set behind emotional connection, communication, and lasting love. Because the problem isn’t always love. Sometimes, it’s what we were never taught.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove

Ep. 208 - How to Manage Money as a Couple Without Stress

Money is one of the biggest sources of stress in relationships. In this week's episode, Michelle and her husband Brian break down simple, practical ways to manage money as a couple, build a financial safety net, and reduce stress in your relationship. From emergency savings to everyday habits, you’ll learn how to feel more secure, more aligned, and more at peace with your finances together.🔗 Website: www.monarchforlove.com 📘 Book: www.awakenedheartsbook.com Instagram: @Monarchforlove TikTok @monarchforlove