Ever think ‘Why do relationships have to be so hard?’  Wonder what to do when it seems like everything is going downhill?  Join Amazing Relationships host Jennifer Diepstraten as she interviews Dr. Michele Gunderson, former faculty member at University of Calgary and 25-year expert on story.  As confirmed by neuroeconomist Paul Zak’s research, Michele shares why when we replace the old stories we tell ourselves with empowering ones, we motivate ourselves and others to take new actions.  Related to episode 073, Jennifer taps into Michele’s expertise to uncover the hidden power of story and why the stories we tell make or break our relationships, money, health, and future.  Enjoy the show! To get Michele’s complimentary gift, Anatomy of an Empowering Story, and this episode’s show notes visit us at www.familyco.com/074

What happens if he or she won’t change? Why does it seem like I take one step forward and two steps back?  In relationships, it can often feel like the more you work on them, the worse they get.  In this week’s episode of the Amazing Relationships podcast, hosts Peter and Jennifer discuss relationship ruts, unresolved issues, and broken record conversations.  They introduce a powerful new process to understand relationships that will break you free of even the toughest of difficult relationship issues.  Enjoy the show! To get the free training and worksheet mentioned in this episode so that you can create the relationship you’d love to have, go to www.familyco.com/rvgift.  Grab the show notes at www.familyco.com/073

Know exactly what would help someone feel better, but you seem to just make things worse?  Frustrated that you can’t figure out how to empower your spouse? In this episode of the Amazing Relationships podcast, Jennifer and Peter Diepstraten discuss the four best ways to help someone feel better about themselves and get out of the rut they’re in.  The Diepstratens also share how to give advice that’s actually followed, rather than mistaken as criticism.   If money was no object, time was aplenty, and your own self-imposed limitations were gone, what would your goals and dreams be?  Comment on our blog page and grab the show notes at www.familyco.com/072.  Enjoy the show!  If you’d like to grab your own Renew Your View free audio training and worksheet mentioned in this episode, head over to familyco.com/rvgift.

What if it were impossible to become estranged in your family relationships? Whether you were married, divorced, were different religions, or lived in different countries? Join Jennifer and Peter Diepstraten as they are interviewed by Melissa Feick for the Relationship Expert Summit.  They discuss how to create a rock solid relationship in a family that transcends differences of opinions and inspires your kids to do what you ask.  The Diepstratens also share why typical relationship advice on love doesn’t work and the key ingredient to restoring intimacy in your relationship in an automatic and permanent way.  Enjoy the show! To get your complimentary Renew Your View Training so you can see a new solution to any relationship challenge, visit us at www.familyco.com/rvgift