MMW 46: Relationship 101 with Sharron Brandon AKA Dr Love
In today’s episode, Yvette welcomes special guest Sharron Brandon, also know as Dr Love to the podcast. Sharron is a marriage and relationship specialist with over 20 years of experience helping couples feel heard and connected within their relationships.
Given the testing times 2020 has delivered thus far, Yvette has specifically invited Sharron to the podcast to offer guidance and support for couples having trouble or feeling strained in their relationship while planning their wedding. Sharron shares plenty of relationship gems in this episode, and she offers useful strategies that can be implemented immediately to achieve the harmonious partnership couples desire in the lead up to their wedding day and throughout their marriage.
Yvette and Sharron discuss:
- Why money can be an issue in relationships and how to deal with this issue if it arises when planning your wedding.
- How to ensure you are on the same page as your partner as you approach your wedding day and why this is the perfect foundation for a successful marriage.
- Why it is important to work out what your needs are in your relationship, how to communicate your needs, and also acknowledge your partner’s needs.
- Useful tips for negotiating painful situations that come up during your wedding planning journey and how navigating these situations effectively can strengthen your relationship.
- Why intimate relationships are often our most testing, and how to successfully reconcile disagreements and reconnect with each other.
- Learn about the magic phrase you can use to alleviate blame in a disagreement and create unity within your relationship.
- What to do if you and your partner want completely different weddings.
- Advice on how to navigate external people in your relationship such as parents and parents-in-law.
Your resources:
Manage My Wedding App Download
For Love & Money Facebook
Sharron Brandon-Rigby Facebook
Sharron Brandon Website
Sharron Marriage Therapist Instagram
Email Sharron at sharron@relationshipintensives.com
Phone Sharron on 0400599586 for a free 20-minute phone consult.
Recommended Podcasts:
Episode 23: INVOLVING YOUR PARTNER IN THE PLANNING
Episode 45: THE MATRIMONIAL MINDSET
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Happy Planning xxx
Thank you so much for doing what you do Yvette! As a bride-to-be in the midst of wedding planning, I feel like I can always turn to MMW for support and insight. Also how good is Sharron on this podcast! Got so much out of this one, thank you xx