#125: What No One Teaches Us About Long-Term Love (Until It's Too Late) with Lisa McFarland

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In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Lisa McFarland — a relationship coach whose honesty, warmth, and deep wisdom will stay with you long after the conversation ends.

Lisa shares her personal journey of navigating challenges in her marriage — a relationship that began when she and her husband were teenagers. As life got busier and their connection frayed, they chose to seek help rather than walk away.

That decision not only transformed their relationship, but it also sparked Lisa’s mission: to remove the shame around relationship struggles and help others build stronger, more conscious partnerships.

Together, we explored so many powerful themes, including:

• Why the quality of your relationships impacts the quality of your life
• The invisible mental load women carry — and how it’s affecting our connection
• How understanding your love languages can shift everything (with partners and kids)
• The quiet build-up of resentment — and what to do about it
• How to reignite intimacy when spontaneous desire isn’t there anymore
• What self-care really means
• How to know if a relationship is repairable — or not
• Why self-awareness is one of the most underrated tools in any relationship

Lisa’s approach is practical, compassionate, and totally free of judgment — just the kind of perspective I wish we were all taught earlier.

If you’re in a relationship, questioning one, or simply curious about how to deepen your sense of connection and self-trust, I know this episode will speak to you.

🔗 Connect with Lisa:
Instagram: @relationshipcoachni
Website: relationshipcoachni.com

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Metamorphosis (00:00:00)

2. Lisa's Journey Through Marriage Challenges (00:05:10)

3. Mental Load and Resentment in Relationships (00:14:08)

4. Love Languages and Quality Time (00:19:41)

5. Filling Your Cup Before Others (00:28:51)

6. Sex and Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships (00:34:15)

7. When to Save or Leave a Relationship (00:43:55)

8. Attachment Styles and Core Values (00:51:09)