Summary:

Marriage is hard work. In this episode, Cristie gets vulnerable as she shares why she and her husband decided to take time apart from their marriage. 

Cristie and DeAnna dive deep into what it takes to put in the work, not only with your partner but within yourself. They discuss why taking a step back to focus on yourself can be the ultimate gift your marriage may need. Cristie’s story will also inspire you to re-examine yourself in your marriage and ask the question, am I happy? From her hardest moments to finding the clarity she needed, Cristie bares all in this emotional, yet powerful episode.

Key Takeaways:

• [01:47] - Cristie updates us on how her new career change is going
• [05:42] - Cristie gets vulnerable as she shares her relationship struggles 
• [14:34] - What DeAnna admires most about Cristie and Kenny 
• [17:30] - How to be alone after 20+ years of marriage
• [19:50] - The different steps of self-care and how each one has helped Cristie in different ways
• [27:24] - Kenny’s biggest takeaways from focusing on his own self-care
• [28:49] - How to cope when you’re not sure of your relationship’s outcome
• 33:48 - The powerful moment Cristie found the clarity she needed
• [38:15] - Cristie & Kenny’s special event shared with their whole family

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Episode 72 - Change Your Breath, Change Your Life
• Episode 74 - The Mental & Emotional Impact of Making Tough Decisions
• Episode 75 - The Power of Serving
• Check out Jay Shetty’s book, 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go
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