228 - Reclaiming Connection: Small Steps to Strengthen Relationships Despite a Hectic Life

Purchase the Relationship Renovation at Home Online CourseAre you and your partner feeling more like roommates than lovers?Struggling to find time for meaningful connection amidst career, kids, and daily responsibilities? Wondering what practical steps can help rebuild intimacy and create space for your relationship, even when life feels overwhelming?In this insightful episode of the Relationship Renovation podcast, hosts Tarah and EJ Kerwin confront the all-too-common challenge of being “spread too thin” in modern relationships. Drawing on both their personal experiences and years of working with couples at their counseling center, they delve into why so many couples end up on autopilot—juggling endless to-dos, technology distractions, perfectionism, and societal pressures—while their relationship quietly slips down the priority list. Tarah and EJ vulnerably share the hidden costs of this lifestyle, from fading intimacy and mounting resentment to a sense of loneliness, and what that looks like in real-life partnerships.But this episode isn’t just about naming the problem—it’s packed with practical, actionable advice to help you start reclaiming time for each other, no matter how busy life gets. Learn how “micro connections,” daily emotional check-ins, tech boundaries, and saying “no” more often can restore deeper intimacy in your relationship. If your partnership could use a reset, tune in for encouraging, down-to-earth strategies that can transform your connection, one intentional moment at a time. Don’t just survive the busy seasons—listen now to learn how you and your partner can thrive together.Visit relationshiprenovation.com for more tips and resources to elevate your partnership and emotional well-being!Relationship Renovation YoutubeContact UsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Do you want more love in your relationship? Are you and your partner wanting to strengthen your communication skills? Are intimacy and sex aspects of your marriage that need improvement? Do you need relationship advice? Are you looking for an alternative to marriage counseling? The Relationship Renovation podcast is hosted by E.J. and Tarah Kerwin, two licensed therapists that are a married couple raising a blended family with four children. They know that when relationships are connected and secure, the everyday stresses of life become much more manageable. They also know cultivating a healthy, loving relationship takes insight, intentionality, and work. www.relationshiprenovation.com