Now You May Kiss Podcast with Chanelle Carlin, your Celebrant for Life

Episode 46 - 54 Years Later: The Marriage Advice Every Engaged Couple Needs to Hear

What does it really take to build a marriage that lasts? In this heartfelt episode of the Now You May Kiss™ Podcast, Chanelle Carlin sits down with relationship mentor, Quora Elder Advisor, author, and grandmother Belle Gayer on her 54th wedding anniversary to explore the lessons she's learned from more than five decades of marriage. Together they discuss: • Why romantic love naturally changes and why that's actually good news; • The difference between falling in love and building enduring love; • Navigating financial hardship, grief, and life's unexpected challenges; • Why self-worth is essential to healthy relationships; • Daily habits that keep couples emotionally connected; • The power of communication, empathy, and intentionality; and • What every engaged couple should focus on before their wedding day. Whether you're recently engaged, newly married, or celebrating decades together, this conversation offers timeless wisdom and practical encouragement for creating a marriage that grows stronger with every season. Mentioned in this episode: • Are Relationships for Suckers by Belle Gayer • FREE Download: 5 Questions Every Couple Should Ask Before They Say "I Do" [https://chanellecarlin.com/five-questions-every-couple-should-ask-before-they-say-i-do/] Remember... Your wedding is a moment. Your marriage is a lifetime.

Episode 45 - The Post-Wedding Blues: The Conversation No One Prepares You For

After the vows are spoken and the celebration ends, many couples find themselves in a space no one really talks about. A quiet comedown. A sense of “now what?” Even unexpected sadness. In this solo episode of Now You May Kiss™, Chanelle Carlin—wedding officiant and Celebrant for Life™—opens an honest, compassionate conversation about the post-wedding blues. Why do so many newlyweds feel a sense of loss after such a joyful day? What emotional shifts are actually happening beneath the surface? And how can couples move through this transition with intention and connection? This episode is a gentle reminder that nothing has gone wrong— you are simply stepping into something deeper. Because while the wedding is a moment…the marriage is the meaning.

Episode 44 - A Quick Catch-Up (and a Very Special Invitation)

A short and heartfelt check-in from Chanelle. After a quieter month, she shares a personal update—navigating a family health scare, settling into a new home, and honoring the need for rest in an unexpected season. She also shares some exciting news: Now You May Kiss has been nominated for a Women Podcasters Award in the Society & Culture category. If this podcast has ever resonated with you, your vote would mean so much. Voting is open April 1–30. https://www.womenpodcasters.com/awards-nominees?page=5 [https://www.womenpodcasters.com/awards-nominees?page=5] Regular episodes return next week—with more meaningful conversations, beautiful love stories, and intentional guidance for your marriage journey.

Episode 43 - How Entrepreneurial Couples Can Thrive in Business and Marriage with Annie Yatch

What happens when love, marriage, and entrepreneurship all intersect? In this episode of the Now You May Kiss Podcast, Chanelle sits down with transformational relationship expert Annie Yatch, who helps entrepreneurial couples strengthen both their partnership and their business. Annie’s work focuses on helping high-performing couples dismantle subconscious patterns of control, competition, and unresolved trauma so they can lead—and love—with deeper connection and unity. Together, Chanelle and Annie explore how couples can shift from conflict to connection, navigate feedback without defensiveness, and transform their relationship into their greatest leadership asset. You’ll hear practical tools for improving communication, resolving conflict with compassion, and creating a shared vision for the life and business you’re building together. If you’re an entrepreneurial couple—or simply committed to building a strong, intentional marriage—this conversation will give you powerful insights to strengthen your relationship. In this episode you’ll learn: * Why many relationship conflicts are driven by subconscious “stories” * How couples can identify and shift the narratives that create disconnection * The importance of defining your relationship’s desired emotional state * Practical techniques for navigating conflict with compassion * A powerful framework for giving and receiving feedback without triggering defensiveness * Why the goal in conflict should always be to “race back to connection” Because a thriving marriage isn’t accidental—it’s intentional.

Episode 42 - Destination Weddings: What Couples Need to Know w/Carolyn Kulb of Windward Path

Destination Weddings Done Right with Carolyn Kulb of Windward Path Did you know that 1 in 4 couples is now choosing a destination wedding? In this episode of the Now You May Kiss (TM) Podcast, Chanelle Carlin welcomes back luxury travel advisor Carolyn Kulb, owner of Windward Path, to talk all things destination weddings. From European villas to mountaintop elopements in the Pacific Northwest, Carolyn shares who destination weddings are perfect for — and who should think twice. They discuss legal vs. symbolic ceremonies, managing guest logistics, travel insurance, budgeting realities, weather considerations, and how to build the right team so you’re not overwhelmed. If you’re dreaming of saying “I do” somewhere extraordinary — or wondering whether a destination wedding is truly right for you — this episode will help you plan wisely and beautifully.