E30: The 5 Stages of Love – Part 2: Living the Stages, Loving with Intention
Release Date: 07/28/2025
E31: We Hit Record...And This Happened
Courageous Couples
In this heart-opening episode, Jen and Jon invite you into an unscripted and soulful conversation about what it really means to be in a relationship, not just in one. From surfing the Jersey shore to riding the emotional waves of past triggers and present awareness, this episode dives into the deep waters of autonomy, vulnerability, and mutual growth. You’ll hear them reflect on: How "turbulence" shows up in long-term love Why self-awareness is the unsung hero of a thriving relationship Navigating the past without letting it hijack the present The art of communicating energy...
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E30: The 5 Stages of Love – Part 2: Living the Stages, Loving with Intention
Courageous Couples
In Part 2 of our 5 Stages of Love series, we move beyond understanding the stages, and dive into living them with courage and clarity. From the butterflies of Romance to the deep mission of Co-Creation, this episode unpacks what it really takes to grow together through the friction, the peace, and the purpose. Whether you're navigating conflict or dreaming big together, this episode is your roadmap for turning love into legacy. Let’s get intentional, and let’s get real.
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E29: The 5 Stages of Love – Part 1: From Romance to Co-Creation
Courageous Couples
In this heart-opening episode, Jen and Jon dive deep into the Five Stages of Love, the beautiful, messy, magical journey every courageous couple embarks on. From the fluttering butterflies of Romance, through the honest friction of the Power Struggle, into the steady river of Stability, the soulful choice of Commitment, and ultimately, the legacy-defining magic of Co-Creation, each stage has its rhythm, its lessons, and its dance. With laughter, love, and a few unexpected surfing metaphors, Jen and Jon share stories from their 30-year journey together, inviting couples to identify...
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E28: The Daily Reset That Saved Our Relationship
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Ever had a tiny comment spark a silent standoff? We’ve been there. But everything changed when we introduced a simple daily practice we now call the Relationship Reset. In this heart-opening episode, we break down how just 5 -10 minutes a day can shift you from reactive to reconnected. We’ll unpack what a Relationship Reset really is (hint: it’s not conflict resolution), why couples desperately need it, and how you can make it a seamless habit, even in the busiest seasons. You’ll hear our exact morning and evening rituals, the pitfalls to avoid, and the beautiful ripple effect it’s...
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E27: Love on the Clock-Syncing Time Without Losing Connection
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In this episode of the Courageous Couples Podcast, Jon Christian and Jen Jean dive into a challenge so many impact-driven couples face: the battle between time and togetherness. If your calendars are packed but your connection feels thin, this conversation is for you. From sharing calendars to setting boundaries and embracing weekly sync rituals, Jon and Jen explore practical tools and tender truths for staying aligned. They touch on: Grounding in present priorities Shifting from reactive to proactive planning Creating “micro-syncs” for real-time connection Honoring couple time and...
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E26: Loving Without Losing Yourself: Empathy, Compassion & Boundaries in Partnership
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What if love didn’t mean losing yourself in the emotional tides of your partner? In this heart-centered episode of Courageous Couples, Jon and Jen unpack one of the great balancing acts of real partnership: How to love deeply without drowning. Too often, couples swing between two painful extremes, absorbing each other’s pain until burnout hits, or shutting down emotionally to protect themselves. But neither path leads to connection. So what's the better way? Through soulful insights and playful banter, Jon and Jen guide us through seven practical, powerful tools for embodying empathy with...
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E25: When the Vision Gets Wobbly: Surrender, Sync, and Celebrate
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Ever find yourselves on the edge of something big, dreams aligned, hearts synced, only to be knocked sideways by life’s unexpected twists? This episode of Courageous Couples is for you. Jon Christian and Jen Jean are back (after a hilariously honest 25+ recording attempts ) to share real talk about what happens when your shared vision feels just a little off beat. They pull back the curtain on what it’s like to chase a mission together, only to find yourselves tangled in detours, doubts, and divine choreography. In this episode, they explore: Purposeful pauses: When slowing down is...
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E24: Trail Talk: Love, Growth, and Gratitude on the Appalachian Path
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In this episode of the Courageous Couples Podcast, Jon Christian and Jen Jean explore the Appalachian Trail, discussing the peace and perspective gained from nature. They reflect on the importance of stepping out of daily routines, embracing the present moment, and challenging relationships through shared adventures. The conversation emphasizes gratitude, connection, and the beauty of the world around them, culminating in a call to action for listeners to engage in similar experiences with loved ones.
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E23: When Love Feels Like Another To-Do List… Listen to This
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In this soulful and eye-opening episode of Courageous Couples, Jon Christian and Jen Jean take us into the often-unspoken territory of burnout within relationships. While burnout is usually associated with work, Jon highlights how it subtly infiltrates partnerships, through emotional disconnection, unspoken expectations, and a lack of self-awareness. Listeners are invited to explore how emotional stability and awareness can help couples catch burnout before it breaks down connection. Jon reframes boundaries not as walls, but as a love language, a powerful way to prevent resentment...
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E22: We Traveled Into the Unknown… and Found Each Other Again
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In this heartfelt episode of the Courageous Couples podcast, hosts Jon Christian and Jen Jean take listeners on a reflective journey through “Crunchland”, a metaphorical and literal space where nature, presence, and purpose meet. Together, they explore how spending intentional time in nature can ground us, reconnect us, and catalyze deeper communication in our relationships. Through personal stories and raw insight, Jon and Jen invite couples to lean into the unknown, align their values, and carve out space for joy, adventure, and shared growth. Whether it's through family travel,...
info_outlineIn Part 2 of our 5 Stages of Love series, we move beyond understanding the stages, and dive into living them with courage and clarity. From the butterflies of Romance to the deep mission of Co-Creation, this episode unpacks what it really takes to grow together through the friction, the peace, and the purpose. Whether you're navigating conflict or dreaming big together, this episode is your roadmap for turning love into legacy. Let’s get intentional, and let’s get real.