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In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I address the deeply painful issue of serial cheating. Inspired by a listener's story of repeated betrayal in her marriage, I delve into why some people may repeatedly break trust. I explain how inner conflicts, addiction to novelty, and a lack of self-awareness can lead to ongoing infidelity. Finally, I offer compassionate advice on how listeners can find clarity, peace, and direction after discovering serial cheating in their own relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, I dive into the complexities of love and safety in relationships. I discuss how, despite our desire for security, love inherently involves risk. I share personal insights about how seeking "safe" partners can sometimes lead to boredom in long-term relationships and I explore why people choose predictable love for comfort, yet crave excitement and change later on. I encourage listeners to embrace the uncertainties of love, reflecting on how love, though never truly safe, is ultimately worth the risk for the deeper human experience it offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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In this episode of The Loving Truth, I tackle a topic I never expected to cover: navigating political differences within a marriage. I explore how political disagreements can add strain to an already complex relationship and share practical tools to maintain respect and connection, even when you and your partner don’t see eye to eye on politics. I emphasize the importance of curiosity, critical thinking, and respectful communication, offering advice on how to stay grounded and avoid conflict during emotionally charged discussions. I also discuss the significance of free will and encourage listeners to take charge of their own emotions rather than expecting their partner to change.
Mentioned In This EpisodeIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I talk about the impact of technology on relationships, particularly in long-term committed marriages. While technology provides us with more ways to connect and access information than ever before, it has also introduced challenges that can make it harder to nurture close, intimate relationships.
I explore both the positives and negatives of technology’s role in relationships and offer actionable steps for ensuring that technology isn’t creating additional barriers in your marriage.
Mentioned In This EpisodeIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of going through a 'gray divorce'—divorce after the age of 50. Divorce is never easy, but divorcing later in life comes with its own set of complexities, from financial considerations to emotional shifts. I share valuable insights, statistics, and advice for those navigating this stage of life and relationship changes
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In today’s episode of The Loving Truth, I address the complex and often painful decision of leaving a good man. Many women find themselves in a situation where they are married to someone who is genuinely kind, caring, and stable—yet they feel unfulfilled or disconnected. I share my personal experience and explore the challenges of holding two truths at once: loving and caring for a good person while also recognizing they may not be the right partner for your most intimate relationship.
In this episode, I encourage listeners to explore whether a "good man" is the right partner for them and empower them to make decisions that honor their needs, while still maintaining respect and care for their partner.
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“Will my partner ever change? Because I really want him to.” What a great question - and it’s one I hear all the time.
Let me start with this: Yes, people can change. And I can say this with deep humility… the person I was in my first marriage is NOT the person I am now.
In this episode, I talk about the ways I’ve changed in my own relationships (and the reasons why), plus
what we really have control over (and what we don’t) what is actually our personal responsibility (and what belongs to our partners) and the greatest teacher of my life (and probably yours!)MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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Do you want your marriage… or do you just WANT to want it? This is an important distinction (and something I teach inside my membership program: The Decision).
In this episode of the podcast, I share the story of Sue: She’s got the “perfect” marriage… but she’s unhappy with it. I talk about why this might be, plus how she can take steps to fix the problem.
Whether or not you relate to Sue’s problem of the “perfect” marriage, I think you’ll find these clarifying questions VITAL to your own relationship dilemma… listen in to find out!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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Most people in the world will never have the marriage they want… but what about you?
If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know a fair number of things you can do differently. But listening to new information is only part of the equation.
What’s your next step?
In this episode, I’ll explain why it might be time to embody the tools you’re learning (plus, how to get started!)
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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Just one generation ago (and even for many of us now), SEX was considered a taboo topic of conversation… even though we’ve all been told to expect less sex the longer we’re married.
So… what exactly happens to intimacy the longer we stay in committed partnerships? In this episode, I’ll explain why desire wanes the longer we’re married and what to do to prioritize YOUR pleasure.
Because the problem of a sexless marriage does not resolve on its own, and the solution requires effort (from both parties).
0:30 - What happens to your sex life the longer you’re married6:25 - When having sex feels like betraying YOURSELF10:22 - Women & sexual pleasure within marriage17:46 - If you want to enjoy sex, you have to enjoy yourself20:20 - But there’s no magic equation…
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NEED ANSWERS ABOUT YOUR STRUGGLING MARRIAGE?
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Difficult conversations are bound to happen in your most intimate relationships - whether you’re prepared or not. This episode will teach you how to have PRODUCTIVE conversations about difficult topics.
You’ll also learn why we avoid conflict in the first place, how to stop pretending things are “fine,” and the three parts to communication you need to know.
1:26 - How we avoid conflict (and why it doesn’t work)4:27 - What works for women… but not for men9:09 - What might happen if you tell your partner THIS?14:29 - This will change your experience of difficult conversations
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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Is it time to pump the brakes on your affair relationship? How do you know if your secret partnership can last beyond the affair?
Whatever happens after your affair relationship, I want you to be prepared - whether you stay with your affair partner or not.
It starts with recognizing these 4 Red Flags you might be missing in your affair partner.
0:28 - Why we overlook bad behavior from our affair partner4:50 - Red Flag - Does he feel entitled to you? 7:57 - Red Flag - Is his control & manipulation just hidden? 10:13 - Here’s the reality (for YOU and your affair partner)
What You'll LearnMentioned In This Episode
If you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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“I had one foot out the door… but pretending otherwise only led to greater disconnection and resentment.” - Sharon Pope
This is a soulful revelation for anyone who’s given up on the evolution of their marriage. I stopped trying when things got hard in my first marriage - and there’s just ONE thing I’d do differently.
In this episode, you’ll hear me talk about the main reasons women stop trying, what to do if you feel like giving up (OR if you’ve already given up) - plus the root cause of resentment in relationships.
4:27 - After 10 years, I just gave up trying5:01 - Here’s my ONE regret7:10 - If YOU feel like you’d rather give up than try again… 12:06 - Here’s what I want you to think about
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEIf you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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“How do I compromise with a partner who I no longer respect? How can I increase my respect for him… without lowering my standards?”
In this episode, I’m answering a question from one of our podcast listeners about what she can do differently or better to build back trust with her partner - after it’s been lost.
You’ll learn 4 practical steps you can take, including whether and how to compromise, plus where to put your focus as you move forward.
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If you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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If it’s the fear of what might happen on the OTHER side of divorce that’s keeping you stuck, this episode is for you! I’m joined by leading Family Law Attorney & Mediation expert, Susan Guthrie, to discuss exactly what to consider when you’re stuck in the decision to “stay or go.”
And I have to tell you: Susan shared advice that I wasn’t expecting!
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5:29 - People are often better off in their “beyond”
12:35 - Divorce will be one of the most stressful events in your life, BUT…
16:30 - How to avoid regret on the other side
19:32 - High emotions don’t make the best cocktail for rational thinking
26:20 - The best $$ you’ll ever spend during your divorce
30:21 - You don’t have to villainize your ex-partner - in fact, you shouldn’t
37:03 - Life after divorce is not actually the big black hole of a future you imagine
41:33 - You will become a different person as you heal
50:38 - What will really matter a few years from now…
Mentioned In This EpisodeNEED ANSWERS ABOUT YOUR STRUGGLING MARRIAGE?
I’ll teach you how to get them in my FREE video series, 4 Ways to Find Clarity in Your Struggling Marriage. No more paralyzing indecision or fear of regret; just a clear, realistic path toward happiness.
Get instant access at https://sharonpopefreetraining.com/training.If you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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If you’ve ever wondered whether your marriage (and your life) would be better if you JUST had the “right” partner… this episode is for you.
This romantic idea that the “right” person is always easy to love is what’s ruining our ability to thrive within marriage! And I want to talk about it.
In this episode, I’ll explain the problem with our unrealistic expectations, the reason your partner might not be “easy” to love, and why we get stuck in “the honeymoon phase.”
“Compatibility is an achievement of love; it shouldn’t be its pre-condition.” - Alain de Button
3:06 - Is your relationship transactional OR growth-oriented? 5:54 - THIS is the person best-suited to you… 8:35 - If your marriage feels doomed, consider your expectations10:01 - No one is easy to love… even you
What You'll Learn in This EpisodeMentioned in this Episode
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How do you navigate divorce when you have a strong faith (and a strong desire for the “traditional” family)? What happens when you divorce “the nice guy” and become the villain?
Today on the podcast, I’m speaking with special guests Noam Raucher & Leeron Tal, co-hosts of The Jewish Divorce Podcast, about their personal journeys through divorce, plus the different ways men & women interpret confrontation and “fighting,” why we so often feel unprepared for the reality of marriage, and the additional pressures of marriage (and divorce) when you have a strong faith.
You’ll also hear us talk about what makes a marriage “successful” (besides longevity) and what Noam and Leeron wish they’d known before going through divorce…
“As a Rabbi, I have to remind myself and the people I serve: Our ‘mistakes’ make us more human.” - Noam Raucher
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2:44 - “Everything in my life was great… except my marriage.”
6:45 - Her a-ha moment happened when she realized: Her kids were scared
11:31 - Marriage felt like his next “right” step
15:01 - He was surprised when his ex asked for a divorce
17:02 - Men & women perceive confrontation (and fighting) differently
21:02 - What it feels like to “wobble” in your decision
26:16 - The pressure of marriage & divorce when you have a strong faith
30:55 - When you’re going through divorce & it feels too hard to talk with other couples
34:10 - We need a new ‘success’ marker than longevity…
37:01 - What do Noam & Leeron wish they’d known before divorce
39:54 - More information about The Jewish Divorce Project podcast (& more!)NEED ANSWERS ABOUT YOUR STRUGGLING MARRIAGE?
I’ll teach you how to get them in my FREE video series, 4 Ways to Find Clarity in Your Struggling Marriage. No more paralyzing indecision or fear of regret; just a clear, realistic path toward happiness.
Get instant access at https://sharonpopefreetraining.com/training.If you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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How can he have an affair if he truly loves me? Should I tell my best friend about his betrayal? Why do men cheat (and what defines cheating)?
In this episode, I’m answering these questions (and more) from real listeners who’ve recently discovered their partner’s betrayal.
I cover everything from how both partners can get support to what’s required if you choose to stay together - plus the reason I think every married couple should have a conversation about betrayal (even if there hasn’t been one yet).
NEED ANSWERS ABOUT YOUR STRUGGLING MARRIAGE?
I’ll teach you how to get them in my FREE video series, 4 Ways to Find Clarity in Your Struggling Marriage. No more paralyzing indecision or fear of regret; just a clear, realistic path toward happiness.
Get instant access at https://sharonpopefreetraining.com/training.If you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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Every woman I know has felt some level of shame for showing emotion… and on every end of the spectrum. Deep grief, anger, even pure joy.
In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of understanding your emotions for a healthy, intimate relationship.
You’ll learn about the wide range of emotions we have access to (but why we’re only familiar with a handful), how your avoidance of emotion is keeping you stuck in indecision about your marriage, plus the two options you have when it comes to uncomfortable emotions - including heartbreak.
What You'll Learn:
1:10 - From positive to negative emotions… where’s your “home base” emotion?
5:01 - Why we avoid emotions & shame people who show them
7:06 - Your emotions offer important guidance about what’s for you… and not for you
10:00 - What this means for your most intimate relationship
13:24 - Are you trying to avoid heartbreak? (Is that possible?)
15:03 - You have two options
17:09 - THIS is the price of a life well-lovedMentioned In This Episode
If you've been stuck and struggling in your marriage for years or even decades, and you're serious about finding the confidence, clarity, and peace you desire, it's time to book a truth and clarity session.
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“My kids are so lucky [that I] have Sharon [...] I would never have done this [so peacefully] without her.” - Tania
I have something extra special to share with you this week… Three of my long-time members from inside The Decision are sharing their real-life stories from the other side of divorce.
Charles, Rachel, and Tania have been part of my membership program for more than three years, and together we have an important conversation about the opportunity for personal growth after an affair, what it’s like to “nest” with your ex-partner, and how to care for & develop yourself through the process of divorce - and after!
This is a beautiful conversation (originally ONLY offered as a *bonus* call with other members inside the program!) But I invite you to listen to this candid back-and-forth to hear what it might be like from the other side of what you’re considering right now…
Please Note: This episode was originally recorded as a *bonus* call inside The Decision. Charles, Rachel, and Tania agreed to share their stories publicly on the podcast. Enjoy!
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The Decision Membership program :: https://thedecisionmembership.com/NEED ANSWERS ABOUT YOUR STRUGGLING MARRIAGE?
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