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Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Welcome to Relating with Jen Funk! I’m Jen - a wife of 24 years, mom of three, and Certified Life & Relationship Coach who believes we need love AND skills to create better relationships. Each week we’ll get real about the ups and downs of marriage, family, and all the relationships that matter most. I’ll share simple strategies, tools, and encouragement to help you feel more connected, supported, and confident in building the relationships you truly want.
Episodes
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 60 Stop Talking! Sometimes It's the Best Thing for Your Marriage
Have you ever been in the middle of an argument with your spouse when one of you says, "I'm done talking!" and walks away? One person wants to resolve the…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 59 When Everyone Else Gets the Best of Your Spouse (And You Get What's Left)
Have you ever noticed how your spouse can be funny, friendly, and patient with everyone else, but when it's just the two of you, you seem to get whatever's…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 58 Why Second Marriages Repeat First Marriage Mistakes
You might know exactly what went wrong in your first marriage, but does that mean your second marriage will be any better? Whether you're getting remarried or…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 57 When Your Old Routine Disappears: What Do You Do Now?
What happens when the routine that used to structure your life suddenly disappears? Maybe your kids leave home and you become an empty nester. Maybe you…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep 56 Sexless Marriage? What to Do Before Months Turn Into Years
Has sex or physical intimacy slowly disappeared from your marriage? Maybe it’s been weeks, months (or longer) and neither of you quite knows how you got here…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 55 Why Are So Many Couples Divorcing After 50? The Truth About Gray Divorce
Divorce rates have been falling overall, but among adults over 50, the story looks very different. Gray divorce has more than doubled since 1990, and today…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep 54 7 Marriage Myths I No Longer Believe After 25 Years
After 25 years of marriage, there are a lot of things I believed about relationships that I absolutely don’t believe anymore. Like - if you’re with the right…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep 53 Feeling Lonely in Your Relationship? 5 Signs of Emotional Neglect
What if nothing is really wrong in your relationship… but something still feels missing? You’re not constantly fighting. There hasn’t been some huge betrayal…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 52 Why People Stop Being Honest With You
We all like to believe the people closest to us can tell us anything. But what happens when they actually tell us something we don’t want to hear? In this…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 51 When You're the Only One Trying in Your Relationship
What do you do when it feels like you’re the only one trying to hold your relationship together? You’re the one initiating the conversations, suggesting date…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 50 Why Your Partner Can Still Feel Unloved - Even When You're Loving Them
You can love your partner deeply, do a million things for them, and still have them say they don’t really feel loved. So what gives? In this episode, I’m…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 49 Feeling Unappreciated in Your Marriage? Let's Change That Today
Do you ever feel like you’re doing a hundred little things for your family and no one really notices? In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 48 8 Rules for Fighting (Without Damaging Your Relationship)
Conflict is part of every relationship - but the way you handle it can either move you toward resolution or create damage that lasts far beyond the original…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 47 How to Stop Missing the Moments That Matter Most
In this episode, relationship coach Jen Funk shares a simple exercise to help you become more present with your spouse, your children, your family, and even…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 46 The Marriage Wasn't The Problem (Here's What Was)
Is your marriage really the problem - or is it something else? In this episode, relationship coach Jen Funk shares one surprising lesson from a recent movie…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 45 Why You Should Apologize First (Even If You're Not Wrong)
Ever get into a fight with your partner, it ends poorly, and you think, "I'm not reaching out first - HE owes ME the apology"? You're not alone. But the longer…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 44 How Couples Make Difficult Decisions Without Damaging Their Relationship
How do couples make difficult decisions without hurting their relationship? In this episode, relationship coach Jen Funk shares 5 practical strategies to help…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 43 Healthy Relationship Boundaries: How Couples Decide What's Ok (And What Isn't)
Who decides what's acceptable in a relationship? Should you be friends with an ex? Share passwords? Have close friends of the opposite sex? Follow attractive…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 42 People Won't Remember What You Did... But They Will Remember This | How to Make those You Love Feel Valued
Have you ever stopped to think about how the people you love experience you? Years from now, they probably won't remember every gift you gave them or every…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 41 Jealousy Isn't the Problem: What Your Jealousy Is Trying to Tell You
Have you ever felt jealous and immediately judged yourself for it? Maybe your partner is getting close to a coworker. Maybe a friend is spending more time with…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 40 Why You Keep Having the Same Fight: The Missing Step After Conflict
Have you ever had an argument, agreed to "move on," and then found yourself still thinking about it weeks later? In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 39 Who Gets Their Way in a Relationship - 5 Questions to Ask Before You Compromise
Have you ever noticed that relationship fights are almost never really about the thing itself? It’s not actually about where to go to dinner. Or the need for…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 38 Why So Many Women Feel Lost in Midlife | Marriage, Motherhood & Identity
Feeling lost in midlife? Struggling with people pleasing, resentment in marriage, emotional burnout, empty nest emotions, or wondering who you are outside of…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 37 What to Do When Everything Your Partner Does Annoys You | 5 Steps to Turn Irritation into Connection
Have you ever looked at your partner and thought… “Why does literally everything they do annoy me lately?” The chewing. The snoring. The stories. The socks on…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 36 Should Your Marriage Come Before Your Kids?
Should your marriage come before your kids? Or should the kids come first? In this honest and nuanced episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 35 When You Feel Off: How to Stay Connected in Your Relationships While Grieving
We had to say goodbye to our dog this week… and if you’ve ever been through that, you already know how much it hurts. Everything just feels off. The house is…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 34 How Criticism is Quietly Destroying Your Relationship (And How to Fix It)
If you’ve ever felt like… no matter what you do in your relationship, it’s just not right - this episode is for you. In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 33 Should I Leave My Relationship? What to Do Before You Walk Away
If you’ve ever wondered… “Is this just a rough season… or is it time to leave?” “Am I staying too long… or giving up too soon?” You’re not alone - and this is…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 32 How to Stop Feeling Distant in Your Relationship (And Feel Close Again!)
Have you ever looked at your relationship and thought… nothing is really wrong… but nothing is really right either? You’re not fighting all the time…but you’re…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 31 Why Is My Partner So Defensive? (Stop the Same Fight & Fix Communication)
If every conversation with your partner turns into defensiveness, blame, or the same fight on repeat… this episode will change how you see it - and how you…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 30 10 Relationship Habits That Actually Work (And Build Closeness That Lasts!)
If you’ve ever felt disconnected in your relationship - or wondered why some relationships feel easy while others feel hard - this episode breaks down what…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 29 Why Are They Lying to Me? (The Real Reason Your Partner Lies)
Have you ever caught your partner in a lie and thought, why would they lie about THAT? Sometimes it’s not the big lies that hurt the most - it’s the small ones…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 28 How to Create the Life You Want: 5 Simple Steps to Start Living Intentionally
People often say things like: "You’re so lucky." Lucky you have a strong marriage. Lucky your kids turned out well. Lucky you found the right career. But the…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 27 Be Right or Be Close?: How to Stop Arguing and Reconnect With Your Partner
Why do couples fight so hard to prove they’re right? In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk explains why arguments in…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 26 How to Restore Intimacy When You Feel Disconnected | Spark Intimacy Series: Repair & Reconnect
Do you love each other… but feel miles apart? Distance in relationships doesn’t happen overnight. It builds through unresolved hurt, busy schedules, stress…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep 25 I Love You, But Don't Touch Me: Why Desire Changes in Marriage & Long Term Relationships | Spark Intimacy Series: Arousal & The Body
If you’ve ever wondered why desire doesn’t feel as automatic as it once did, you’re not alone. In this episode, Jen Funk explores how desire evolves across…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 24 I Still Want to Feel Wanted | SPARK Intimacy Series: Pursuit & Romance
You still love each other. But you don’t feel wanted the way you used to. In this episode, I’m getting honest about something that doesn’t get talked about…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 23 What's Missing in Your Sex Life? | SPARK Intimacy Series: Safety & Connection
Sex and physical intimacy often fade in long-term relationships - even when there’s still love. In this episode, relationship coach Jen Funk begins the SPARK…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 22 How to Stay Connected to Your High School Senior | Senior Year, Endings & What Kids Need From Parents
Senior year is a big transition - not just for teens, but for parents too. In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, Jen is joined by her youngest daughter…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 21 In-Laws: Making it Work | How to Have a Better Relationship With Your In-Laws
In-law relationships can be great… and also really hard. And what most couples don’t realize is how quickly in-law stress turns into marriage stress. In Part 2…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 20 In-Laws: It's Complicated (Part 1) - Understanding Why In-Law Relationships Feel So Hard
In-law relationships can be some of the most emotionally complicated relationships we navigate - even when everyone has good intentions. In this episode, Jen…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep 19 Why Travel Brings Us Closer | How Travel Strengthens Relationships, Family & Self
Travel isn’t just about getting away - it’s one of the most powerful relationship tools we have. In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 18 Relationship Goals for the New Year: How to Create More Connection (Even if Your Partner Isn't On Board)
Relationship goals don’t have to mean fixing something broken. In this episode of Relating with Jen Funk, certified life and relationship coach, Jen Funk…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 17 The Week After Christmas: Why This Isn't the Time to Judge Your Relationship
The week after Christmas can feel surprisingly heavy, unsettling, or confusing - especially when it comes to your relationship. In this episode of Relating…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 16 What Your Kids Really Need From You During the Holidays
The holidays can feel overwhelming for parents - especially when you’re trying to make everything special for your kids.The holidays often come with pressure -…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 15 Holiday Boundaries: How to Handle Family Pressure & Overwhelm | Ask Jen
Navigating family during the holidays isn’t easy - especially when expectations, opinions, and emotional dynamics all collide. In this Ask Jen: Holiday Edition…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 14 Put Yourself on the List This December: How to Stay Connected to YOU
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…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 13 Gratitude in Relationships: Where Do You Shine Your Light?
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…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 12 Money, Marriage & the Holidays: How to Stay Connected When Spending Gets Stressful
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…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 11 Ask Jen: Disconnection, Discipline & Date Nights
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…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 10 ADHD and Relationships: Understanding Distraction, Disconnection and Family Dynamics
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…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 9 The Masks We Wear: Why We Hide in Relationships
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…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 8 It's Not a Communication Problem, It's a Connection Problem
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…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 7 Grief: The Kind of Love That Hurts
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…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 6 Ask Jen: Separate Bedrooms, Busy Schedules & Wanting More Alone Time in Marriage
In this first Ask Jen episode, I’m answering three real relationship questions that so many couples wrestle with: “Separate bedrooms - is it the beginning of…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 5 The Art of a Real Apology: How to Repair Hurt & Restore Connection
Saying “I’m sorry” isn’t always enough. In fact, the wrong kind of apology can make things worse and leave both people feeling even more disconnected. In this…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 4 Why Friendships Matter (And Why Your Spouse Can't Be Your Everything)
We’ve all heard the phrase “my spouse is my best friend” - and while that’s beautiful, it can also be limiting. The truth is, your spouse can’t be your…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 3 Marriage: From Hope to Commitment
Every relationship begins with hope - the excitement of possibility, the dream of what could be. But lasting love requires something deeper: commitment. In…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 2 The Empty Nest: How to Stay Connected When the Kids Leave
When kids leave home, it doesn’t just change your daily routine - it changes your marriage. The empty nest can bring unexpected distance, conflict, or even…
- Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most
Ep. 1 Meet Jen: Relationship Coach & Your Host
Every strong relationship has a story behind it - and so does this podcast. In the very first episode of Relating with Jen Funk, I introduce myself and share…