Relationship Renovation: Why Couples Get Stuck & How They Find Their Way Back1 Aug 2025

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In this special episode, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin sit down with Zach Brittle, host of Marriage Therapy Radio, for a deeply authentic and vulnerable conversation unlike any other.

This is a replay of their appearance on Marriage Therapy Radio.

Instead of focusing on their roles as therapists or podcasters, Tarah and EJ open up about their journey as a couple—sharing the real, sometimes messy, and absolutely inspiring moments that have shaped their marriage.

Get ready to hear the Kerwins talk candidly about what it’s like to be both partners and professionals in the world of marriage counseling. From balancing the pressures of their work with raising a blended family of four kids, to navigating extraordinary personal challenges—including trauma recovery and the transformative impact of ketamine-assisted therapy—they hold nothing back. Zach guides the conversation with compassion and curiosity, asking the kinds of questions that will make you reflect on your own relationship and the growth that comes with adversity.

Whether you’re a couple navigating your own ups and downs or just looking for honest insights into what makes a relationship thrive, this episode offers valuable lessons on intimacy, accountability, and the bravery it takes to be truly seen by your partner. Tune in to hear how Tarah and EJ have rebuilt, reimagined, and renovated their own relationship—and how their story can inspire yours.

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Same Fight, Better Outcome: How Healthy Relationships Actually Change

“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 ...

28 Aug 18min

When Initiating Sex Starts Feeling Like Pressure

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 dec...

21 Aug 27min

You Don’t Need a Date Night to Feel Connected

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 ...

14 Aug 14min

The Resentment Wall: Why We Keep Pushing Each Other Away

What if resentment isn't the problem... but a form of protection?Most couples think resentment appears overnight. In reality, it forms one small hurt at a time—like adding another brick to a wall. At ...

7 Aug 29min

The Courtroom Trap: Why Healthy Conversations Shouldn't Feel Like a Trial

Have you ever tried explaining yourself, only to hear your partner say, "You're being defensive"?It happens in almost every relationship. One partner feels misunderstood. The other feels unheard. Befo...

31 Jul 19min

Why Small Arguments Become Big Fights: The Trigger Transfer Trap

Have you ever found yourself in a heated argument with your partner and thought, "How did we get here so fast?"In this episode, EJ and Tarah unpack a real-life moment from their own marriage that star...

24 Jul 21min

Are You Loving Your Partner... Or Trying To Change Them?

When your partner is struggling, what do you do?Do you try to comfort them?Fix them?Pull them out of it?Or... are you actually trying to change their emotional state because their discomfort is making...

17 Jul 27min

Why Everything Feels Like Your Responsibility (The Hidden Belief That Was Quietly Running My Life)

Have you ever felt like you're carrying everything?Your family's emotions.Your marriage.Your business.Your finances.Your future.For years, EJ believed it was his job to hold everything together. The r...

10 Jul 28min