Spice Of Wife

Episode 62: Impact Of Work On Marriage & Family

This week, I'm sharing a deeply personal milestone: after 19 years behind the chair, I'm officially retiring from the salon and stepping fully into the next chapter of my life and business. Along the way, I've learned some powerful lessons about fear, alignment, work, family, and what it really means to create a life that supports who you are becoming. In this episode, we talk about why so many women feel exhausted, disconnected, and overwhelmed, the courage it takes to follow your own path, and why fear is often a sign that you're doing something bold. I'll also share my unconventional business plan, how I balance work and family, and why I believe you can build a business, marriage, and life that truly lights you up. If you've been craving more freedom, more alignment, and a deeper connection to yourself, your family, and your work, this episode is for you. And if you're ready to take the next step, come join me at Marriage & Mocktails on June 6th, where we'll be diving into boundaries—how to set them and actually follow through on them. Grab your ticket at www.brookesann.com/events [http://www.brookesann.com/events]. Looking for personalized support to create the marriage, business, and life you truly want? Apply for Business of Marriage, at www.brookesann.com/apply [http://www.brookesann.com/apply].

Episode 61: Closing the Loop: Embracing Hard Things Together

This week I'm talking about the messy middle of life — the moments where I question myself, doubt myself, want to give up, and wonder if I'll ever make it to the other side. Through stories about motherhood, marriage, business, nervous system regulation, and even hiking in the Adirondacks with my family, I'm sharing how I've learned to stop abandoning myself when things get hard and instead trust myself enough to keep going. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged lately, this episode will remind you that maybe nothing has gone wrong at all — you're simply in the middle of the loop. Please join us at Marriage & Mocktails June 6 register here: www.brookesann.com/events [https://www.brookesann.com/events] or if your ready to take your life to the next level click here to apply to join my transformational program : www.brookesann.com/apply [https://www.brookesann.com/apply]

Episode 60: You Don't Need More You Need Less

Today we're talking about something that feels almost rebellious in today's world… doing less. Less noise. Less multitasking. Less productivity. Less scrolling. Less trying to fix everything. Because maybe the answer to the overwhelm, disconnection, frustration, and exhaustion isn't more. Maybe it's less. In this episode, I'm sharing the shift I've been experiencing in my own life, marriage, motherhood, business, and nervous system as I learn to stop constantly reaching for more information, more distractions, more solutions—and instead come back home to myself. We dive into: * Why modern life keeps us disconnected from ourselves * The difference between knowing and actually learning * How multitasking pulls us out of presence * Why intuition is your greatest power source * The hidden cost of constant productivity * Learning to trust yourself instead of outsourcing your wisdom to everyone else * Why calm and connection come from less, not more This episode is an invitation to slow down enough to actually hear yourself again. You do not need more. You need less distractions, less noise, less pressure… and more of YOU. Come and join us at Marriage & Mocktails an inperson event June 6th 7-10pm. Click here to register $47 early bird pricing! www.brookesann.com/events

Episode 59: When You Can't Count On Him

Ever feel like you can't fully count on your husband to follow through? Like you ask him to do something… and he forgets. Or does it on his own timeline. Or you find yourself constantly reminding him—and resenting him for it. In this episode, I'm breaking down a real-life listener question that so many women will relate to. But this isn't just about forgotten tasks or unmet expectations. This is about the deeper dynamic happening underneath it all. Because the truth is… your husband isn't broken. He's patterned. And so are you. This episode will challenge you—in the best way. Because your power isn't in getting him to change. It's in how you relate to who he already is. If you've ever thought, "I just wish I could count on him"… this conversation will shift everything. Come and join us at our Marriage & Mocktails event June 6th www.brookesann.com/events [https://www.brookesann.com/events] to save your seat! Or maye your ready to take it to the next level and deep dive into having the partnership marriage you really want. Click here to apply to work with me one on one and get everything you want from life www.brookesann.com/apply [https://www.brookesann.com/apply]

Episode 58: The Truth About Sex in Marriage

Why does sex feel so complicated in marriage? If you've ever felt like something is wrong with you because you don't want sex as much as your husband…or sex feels stressful, pressured, disconnected, or simply not enjoyable—you are not alone. In this episode, we're having a very honest conversation about intimacy, desire, shame, nervous system regulation, pleasure, trauma, hormones, and the stories women carry around sex. I'm breaking down why you can't "should" yourself into desire, the difference between arousal and desire, how shame quietly kills intimacy, and why pleasure—not obligation—is the goal. We'll also talk about how healthy marriages create space for two whole people with different needs, preferences, and seasons of life to communicate honestly and care for their relationship together. This conversation is empowering, freeing, and deeply honest—and my hope is that it helps you release shame and step into a more connected, pleasurable, and authentic relationship with intimacy. Come join us at our FREE online workshop Wednesday May 6th 11am EST Stop Feeling Like A Crazy Person In Marriage [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bTebH9w-QkmKQoTm5p4Uig] Or come join us at our next in person event Marriage & Mocktails [https://www.brookesann.com/events] Saturday June 6th 7-10pm at The Portal Utica, New York Or maybe your ready for the NEXT step and want to have a free consult with me, click HERE [https://www.brookesann.com/apply] to apply. Can't wait to chat!