It's the first week of December hits…and suddenly it feels like it’s your job to remember everything for everyone - holiday parties, teacher gifts, family plans, travel, meals, and keeping the magic of the season alive and well for all you love.

But in the middle of all that remembering, most of us forget the one person who actually needs our attention the most:

Ourselves.

In this episode, I’m joined by one of my dearest friends and certified yoga instructor - Doran McBride, to talk about why December can leave us overwhelmed, irritable, exhausted, and disconnected - and what it looks like to slow down long enough to reconnect with YOU.

We're diving into:

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• the signs of emotional and physical overwhelm
• how your body tells the truth long before your mind catches up
• simple grounding practices that help you stay centered
• self-care that’s actually doable in December (even for busy moms)
• how to create small moments of peace in a season that often feels chaotic

If you’re feeling holiday stress, December burnout, or that constant mental load we carry, this conversation is the reset you need.

Take a deep breath, relax your jaw (Doran’s signature reminder!), and give yourself a moment to get back to YOU.

To reach out to Doran about yoga classes and special offerings, email yogawithdoranm@gmail.com.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleHabits to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

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In this Thanksgiving episode, Jen offers a refreshing perspective on gratitude - not as something you check off a list, but as a spotlight. Wherever you shine your light, things become brighter. And whatever you don’t… quietly fades into the background, maybe going totally unnoticed.

This episode explores how gratitude can shift the way you experience your relationships, without ignoring the hard things. Gratitude isn't about pretending everything is fine - it’s about making sure the meaningful, steady, beautiful things still get some light too.

In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why gratitude changes what you see in your relationships• How the Reticular Activating System filters your emotional experience• Real gratitude vs. toxic positivity (and why the difference matters)• The power of moving from invisible to expressed appreciation• Common “gratitude blind spots” in long-term relationships• Why gratitude is a form of emotional leadership• How appreciation deposits into the Emotional Bank Account• A simple 5-minute morning practice to shift your entire day

Whether your Thanksgiving is peaceful, hectic, or emotional, this episode will help you shine your light with intention - so you don’t miss the good that’s already there.

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Money is one of the biggest sources of tension in relationships - and the holiday season has a way of making it louder. In this episode, Jen breaks down why couples struggle with money, how childhood “money stories” shape our reactions, and why the scarcity mindset shows up even when you’re doing fine financially.

You’ll learn the five steps every couple needs to create financial peace: building a shared money mindset, understanding each other’s money story, having simple money check-ins, budgeting based on values, and creating a future plan that protects your peace.

This episode will help you feel more like teammates and less like opponents - and it ends with one powerful question to guide your holiday spending with intention, clarity, and connection.

Whether you struggle with overspending, anxiety around money, financial conflict, or feeling unequal in your role, this episode will help you handle money as partners and strengthen your relationship in the process.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleSteps to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sentright to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

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Feeling distant from your partner? Wondering if it’s just life being busy… or something deeper? In this Ask Jen episode, Jen Funk, Certified Relationship Coach, answers three listener questions that nearly every couple can relate to:
1. How to tell if emotional disconnection is temporary or a sign of something bigger
2. What to do when your parenting styles clash and cause conflict
3. How to plan fun, meaningful date nights - even on a budget

This conversation is packed with practical tools to help you rebuild connection, strengthen teamwork, and bring more joy back into your relationship.

If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleSteps to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sentright to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

If your partner zones out mid-conversation or your child can’t seem to remember what you just said, it’s easy to take it personally. But sometimes, it’s not lack of care - it’s wiring.

In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, Relationship Coach Jen Funk and ADHD/Neurodivergence Coach Chantal Massad dive into what’s really happening in the ADHD brain and how it impacts marriages, families, and day-to-day connection.

We talk about:

• Why ADHD brains are motivated by interest, not importance

• How to separate distraction from disconnection

• Breaking the frustration/shame cycle between partners and parents/kids

• Practical systems to make home life smoother and more connected

• How curiosity and compassion can turn chaos into teamwork

Because understanding each other’s wiring doesn’t lower expectations - it changes how we meet them together.

You can find Chantal Massad on Instagram and YouTube @Chantalndwellbeing.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleSteps to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sentright to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

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We all wear masks - but not just on Halloween. In this episode, Jen shares a personal story from early motherhood that reveals how pretending to “have it all together” can quietly disconnect us from our partners.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The six most common emotional masks - The Peacekeeper, The Perfectionist, The Caretaker, The Comedian, The Stoic, and The “I’m Fine” mask.

The fears driving each one - and the quiet damage they cause over time.

Practical, actionable steps to take your mask off and create deeper emotional connection.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or exhausted from keeping it together, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself — and your partner — in a real, honest way.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 Simple Steps to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

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Ever feel like you and your partner keep having big arguments over small things?
In this episode, Jen shares why most “communication problems” are actually connection problems. You’ll learn what happens in your brain when you feel unseen or unheard, why your inner dialogue can sabotage connection, and five practical ways to reconnect before you communicate — so conversations bring you closer instead of further apart.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 Simple Steps to Improve Your Relationship Today, and sign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.

In this deeply personal episode, Jen shares the story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia and what she’s learned about love, loss, and healing in the four years since. Joined by grief coach Ellyn Villar, they talk about how grief shows up differently for everyone, how to support your partner, children, or friends through loss, and how to carry grief with more love than pain.

This conversation will help you:

• Understand why everyone grieves differently (and that’s okay)

• Learn how to support others without needing to “fix” their pain

• Find healing rituals that help your love live on

• Discover what it means to move forward with love still at the center

Whether your loss is fresh or years behind you, this episode offers comfort, connection, and the reminder that you’re not alone.

If you'd like to connect with Ellyn or follow her for more grief tips and education, you can find her on Instagram at EllynVCoaching.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes every Thursday. For more support, head to jenfunkcoaching.com to grab my free guide, 5 SimpleSteps to Improve Your Relationship Today, andsign up for my free weekly newsletter filled with insights and inspiration sent right to your inbox. You can also discover how we can work together to help you build stronger relationships.