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AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Christine Bongiovanni

239 episodes

2 days ago

Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re the only one trying to fix your marriage? You’re reading the books, listening to podcasts, showing up differently—and your spouse? They’re just going about life as if everything’s fine. It’s one of the loneliest and most discouraging places to be. You start to wonder if there’s any point in all your effort. In this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast, I share my own story of being in that exact place—of over-functioning, trying ...

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Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re the only one trying to fix your marriage? You’re reading the books, listening to podcasts, showing up differently—and your spouse? They’re just going about life as if everything’s fine. It’s one of the loneliest and most discouraging places to be. You start to wonder if there’s any point in all your effort. In this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast, I share my own story of being in that exact place—of over-functioning, trying ...

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Episodes (20/239)

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Falling Back In Love: Sex and Reconnection — When the Heart and Body Heal Together

Send us a text So often, couples tell me, “If we could just fix our sex life, everything else would feel better.” And while that makes sense—because when physical intimacy fades, everything feels off—the truth is that sexual disconnection usually begins long before the bedroom. When we lose emotional safety, trust, or connection, our bodies follow. In this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast, we’re exploring how emotional and sexual healing are beautifully intertwined. I’...

1 week ago

23 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Falling Back In Love: What If I’m the Only One Trying?

Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re the only one trying to fix your marriage? You’re reading the books, listening to podcasts, showing up differently—and your spouse? They’re just going about life as if everything’s fine. It’s one of the loneliest and most discouraging places to be. You start to wonder if there’s any point in all your effort. In this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast, I share my own story of being in that exact place—of over-functioning, trying ...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Falling Back In Love: Falling in Love with the Same Person — As the New You

Send us a text Have you ever looked at your marriage and thought, “This isn’t what I imagined it would be”? Maybe you’ve felt the spark fade, the connection slip, or the weight of distance between you grow heavier with time. If so, you’re not alone—and this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast is especially for you. In Episode 236, “Falling in Love with the Same Person—As the New You,” I talk about what happens when we stop trying to fix our spouse and start focusing on th...

3 weeks ago

18 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Falling Back in Love: Tiny Sparks – Reigniting Emotional Connection

Send us a text If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do we start feeling close again?” — this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast is for you. We often think falling back in love takes something big: a grand romantic gesture, a perfect date night, or our spouse suddenly changing. But true connection rarely starts that way. In Episode 235, “Tiny Sparks: Reigniting Emotional Connection,” I share how love begins to grow again through the smallest moments—a kind word, a gentle g...

1 month ago

22 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Falling Back in Love: Can You Really Fall Back In Love?

Send us a text If you’re wondering how to rebuild love after years of disconnection, this episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast will encourage you. Many husbands and wives quietly ask, “Is it possible to fall back in love after feeling so distant?” The truth is more hopeful than you might think. In Episode 234, “Can You Really Fall Back in Love?”, I share one woman’s real-life journey of rebuilding connection in her marriage—not a fairy tale, but an honest process of growth and he...

1 month ago

21 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Falling Back In Love: The Truth About Falling Out of Love

Send us a text Have you ever whispered the words to yourself: “I don’t feel in love anymore”? It’s a thought that can feel frightening, even shameful—like you’re the only one carrying it. But the truth is, almost every couple will walk through seasons where love feels distant. In this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast, I’m starting a brand-new series: Falling Back in Love. And in Episode 1, I’m talking about The Truth About Falling Out of Love. Here’s what you’ll discov...

1 month ago

16 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Emotional Betrayal

When you hear the word “betrayal,” you probably think of infidelity. But there’s another kind of betrayal that can wound just as deeply, and often goes unnamed: emotional betrayal. It happens when your spouse turns away instead of toward you… when the trust that they’ll be emotionally safe with you gets broken. Sometimes it looks like confiding in someone else instead of you. Sometimes it’s dismissing your feelings, withholding vulnerability, or creating secrecy around outside friendships. Th...

1 month ago

27 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

The 20-Minute Marriage Reset

Have you ever noticed how some of your biggest arguments seem to happen on the weekends? Everything feels fine during the week, then Saturday comes—and suddenly you’re at each other’s throats over something small. You’re not alone. This happens to so many couples, and there’s a reason why. During the week, we’re busy and distracted. Little annoyances get pushed aside, but they don’t disappear—they quietly pile up. By the weekend, your spouse is around more, reminding you of those unresolved f...

2 months ago

21 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Sex in Marriage Bonus 3: What Happened to the Romance?

Do you ever look back and wonder… what happened to the romance? When you were dating, it seemed so natural—the late-night talks, the thoughtful gestures, the spark of being pursued. But somewhere along the way, after the relationship felt secure, life got busy. Careers, kids, and responsibilities took over, and the pursuit faded. And with it, sometimes desire will fade too. This week on AwakenYou in Your Marriage, I’m sharing the final bonus episode of my sex series: “What Happened to the Rom...

2 months ago

20 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Sex in Marriage Bonus 2: He’s Not Asking—Now What?

One of the quietest but most painful dynamics I hear from women is this: “He says he wants sex… but he never actually asks.” It leaves you feeling invisible, unwanted, and confused. And for him? Silence can feel safer than facing rejection, insecurity, or the shame that often hides beneath the surface. In my latest bonus episode, “He’s Not Asking—Now What?” I explore what might really be happening when your spouse longs for intimacy but doesn’t initiate. We’ll look at: Why silence often feels...

2 months ago

22 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Sex in Marriage Bonus Episode 1: When Sex Was the Hook

Have you ever wondered why sex seemed so natural in the beginning, but now feels complicated—or even avoided? For many couples, sex was the hook that brought them together. For her, giving herself felt like the way to keep his attention.For him, receiving her felt like proof that he was wanted.It worked—at least for a while. But over time, that script creates a painful standoff: she pulls back, weary of obligation, knowing that this type of intimacy doesn't feel right, while he feels rejected...

2 months ago

22 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

The Let’s Talk About Sex in Marriage Part 7: Courageous Conversations: Real Questions, Honest Answers

What if the very questions you’ve been afraid to ask about sex… are actually the ones that could open the door to deeper connection, healing, and understanding? This week’s episode wraps up the Let’s Talk About Sex in Marriage series with something powerful: 💬 Real questions. Honest answers. These aren’t surface-level questions. These are the kind of questions you ask when you’re lying awake at night, wondering: Why do I not even know what I want anymore?How can we talk about sex ...

2 months ago

29 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

The Let’s Talk About Sex in Marriage Series, Part 6: It Takes Two – Building True Intimacy Together

This couple had an intimacy breakthrough most couples miss. He was frustrated they weren’t having sex. She felt used and emotionally abandoned. He said, “I’m always open to sex—she just never initiates.” She said, “It doesn’t feel like love. It feels like pressure.” Like so many couples, they were stuck in a painful standoff—both wanting connection, but waiting for the other to change. But here’s what shifted everything: 👉 They stopped seeing sex as a solo issue 👉 They started seeing intimacy...

3 months ago

32 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

The Let’s Talk About Sex in Marriage Series, Part 5: Initiating Conversation, Not Just Sex

What if the way you initiate sex… actually turned your spouse on? Not because of a clever move or perfectly timed suggestion—but because of the energy behind it. Too often, initiation becomes about asking for something. And for the person being asked? It can feel like pressure. One more thing on the to-do list. One more demand to meet. But what if initiating wasn’t about getting sex—what if it was about offering love? This week’s episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage invites you into that pow...

3 months ago

21 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Let's Talk About Sex in Marriage Series Part 4: The Nervous System & Sexual Intimacy

Have you ever loved your spouse deeply but felt your body shut down when they reached for you? Maybe you’ve wondered… “Why don’t I want sex the way I used to?” “Why does my mind feel so distracted—or even resistant—when I want to feel close?” If that’s you, I want you to take a deep breath and hear this: 👉 There's nothing wrong with you. 👉 Your desire isn’t gone. 👉 Your body is just doing what it’s designed to do: protect you. This week on AwakenYou in Your Marriage, we’re talking about how s...

3 months ago

32 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

The Let's Talk About Sex in Marriage Series, Part 3: Fast Food Intimacy – Why Sex Without Emotional Closeness Falls Flat

There was a season in my marriage when we were having sex… but something still felt painfully off. We weren’t fighting. We were doing the “right” things. But emotionally, we were disconnected — and I felt it most clearly in the bedroom. We were going through the motions — like fast food intimacy. It gave us temporary relief but left us hungry for something deeper. Maybe you know what that feels like… Maybe sex has become a routine task you check off the list. Or maybe it’s been so long, you d...

3 months ago

26 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Let's Talk About Sex in Marriage Pt 2: What You Learned About Sex (and How It’s Affecting You Now)

In this week’s episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage, I’m talking about something most of us have never taken the time to unpack— what we learned about sex… and how those lessons still live in our bodies, our minds, and our marriages today. For many of us, sex was never talked about at all. For others, the messages we received were shame-based, fear-driven, or wrapped in unrealistic ideals. Some of us absorbed confusion or silence. Others absorbed pressure, fear, or even distorted ideas of wh...

4 months ago

28 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Let's Talk About Sex in Marriage Part 1: Why We're Talking About Sex

If sex feels awkward, distant, pressured, or just off in your marriage — you’re not alone. In fact, over 50% of married couples say they’re dissatisfied with their sex life… and many haven’t talked about it in over a year. Not because they don’t care. Not because there’s something wrong with them. But because sex often carries a lifetime of silence, shame, and confusion. That’s why this episode exists. In this kickoff to the Let’s Talk About Sex in Marriage series, I’m inviting you into a con...

4 months ago

16 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

Wanting to Love, Afraid to Go First

You want to be more affectionate. You want to initiate connection. You want to soften, speak kindly, reach out… But when the moment comes—you freeze, shut down, or hold back. And afterward, you wonder: Why didn’t I just do the thing I actually wanted to do? In this episode, we’re exploring the emotional tug-of-war that so many of us face in marriage—the dissonance between how we want to show up and how we actually do. You’ll learn why this dynamic is so common, how fear and self-protection su...

4 months ago

20 minutes

AwakenYou in Your Marriage

When Love Feels Unsafe: Healing Shame and Learning to Trust Again

CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving Relationship Unlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now! Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Days process. This process will have you learning how to shift your focus, in a healthy way, and nurture thoughts that build connection and transform how you feel about your marriage. More resource...

4 months ago

21 minutes