Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell

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288: BONUS - Love Anyway: Choosing Your Spouse Even When It's Hard, with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Feb 11, 2026

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With Valentine's Day, just around the corner, I've been thinking a lot about what does it mean to really love my wife, and to love well?

In this bonus episode, we pulled a favorite clip from our archive with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, therapist-turned-coach, longtime mentor, and returning guest on the podcast, in which we asked her: "What does it mean to cherish your spouse?"

Her answer is thoughtful, wise, actionable, and hopeful as she teaches how to build truly loving marriages.

Resources and Events

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to love and make love with your spouse better! Next Level Loving: A Virtual Intimacy Getaway (Feb 13-14): https://getyourmarriageon.com/next-levels-virtual-lovemaking-retreat
Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps (Valentine's Intimacy Challenge started on Feb 1!): https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/
Get Your Marriage On Coaching Program: https://getyourmarriageon.com/program/
Get Your Marriage On Cruise: https://getyourmarriageon.com/cruise/
We had a cancellation for our retreat in the spring! Snatch this spot while you can! https://getyourmarriageon.com/couples-retreat/

Disclaimer: The opinions and values expressed by guests on the Get Your Marriage On! podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and values of the host. Appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of the guest or their products by Get Your Marriage On or its host. While we work hard to bring you quality and valuable content, listeners are encouraged to use their own best judgment in applying the information or products discussed on this podcast.

287: 10 Habits for a Sexy Marriage from a Sex & Intimacy Expert Feb 06, 2026

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In this episode, Dan shares 10 proven habits that consistently lead to deeper intimacy, stronger desire, and more fulfilling sex in marriage. These aren't gimmicks or quick fixes. They're practical, repeatable behaviors that create powerful momentum over time.

Drawing from years of coaching couples, personal experience, and a faith-centered perspective on sexuality, Dan explains how small, intentional choices compound into a marriage that feels connected, playful, trusting, and alive.

Whether your marriage is already good or feels stuck, this episode will give you clear next steps you can start today!

Resources and Events

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to love and make love with your spouse better! Next Level Loving: A Virtual Intimacy Getaway(Feb 13-14): https://getyourmarriageon.com/next-levels-virtual-lovemaking-retreat
Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps (Valentine's Intimacy Challenge started on Feb 1!): https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/
Get Your Marriage On Coaching Program: https://getyourmarriageon.com/program/
Get Your Marriage On Cruise: https://getyourmarriageon.com/cruise/
We had a cancellation for our retreat in the spring! Snatch this spot while you can! https://getyourmarriageon.com/couples-retreat/

286: BONUS: Orgasmic Meditation - Getting Into Your Body & Receiving Loving Touch Feb 04, 2026

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It's much more common to be comfortable being the giver in sex than the receiver.

In this episode, we explore why learning to relax and receive your spouse may be one of the most vulnerable and transformative skills in intimate marriage. Many couples know how to "get through" sex. Fewer know how to slow down, stay present, and experience deep emotional and physical connection together and they open up and receive.

Dan shares how a simple "orgasmic meditation" practice can really increase the emotional and physical connection you share, even without traditional intercourse.

Resources and Events

Get the free Orgasmic Meditation guide over on our Instagram account: @getyourmarriageon

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to love and make love with your spouse better! Next Level Loving: A Virtual Intimacy Getaway-Early bird pricing ends January 31! (Feb 13-14): https://getyourmarriageon.com/next-levels-virtual-lovemaking-retreat
Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps (Valentine's Intimacy Challenge started on Feb 1!): https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/
Get Your Marriage On Coaching Program: https://getyourmarriageon.com/program/
Get Your Marriage On Cruise: https://getyourmarriageon.com/cruise/
We had a cancellation for our retreat in the spring! Snatch this spot while you can! https://getyourmarriageon.com/couples-retreat/

285: How Temperament Shapes Desire, Sex, and Intimacy in Marriage (And Why You Can't "Fix" It) Jan 30, 2026

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Most couples spend years trying to change the very things in their spouse that will never change — and then feel frustrated, discouraged, or disconnected when nothing improves. Or they wonder why their attempts at connecting intimately fall flat.

In this episode, Dan sits down with Dr. Denim Slade, creator of the C.O.R.E. Temperament model, to talk about something deeper than personality: temperament — the unchanging emotional wiring that shapes how we love, connect, and experience sex.

You'll learn:

The difference between personality and temperament (and why it matters)
The four core temperaments that emerged from Dr. Slade's research
Why each temperament experiences sex, desire, and intimacy differently
How misunderstanding temperament creates unnecessary sexual tension
What healthy vs. unhealthy versions of each temperament look like in the bedroom
How to stop fighting what won't change — and start amplifying what already works

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of yourself, your spouse, and how to build deeper emotional and sexual intimacy by working with your wiring instead of against it.

Resources and Events

Dr. Slade's free episode worksheet
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to love and make love with your spouse better! Next Level Loving: A Virtual Intimacy Getaway-Early bird pricing ends January 31! (Feb 13-14): https://getyourmarriageon.com/next-levels-virtual-lovemaking-retreat
Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps (Valentine's Intimacy Challenge starts on Feb 1!): https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/
Get Your Marriage On Coaching Program: https://getyourmarriageon.com/program/
Get Your Marriage On Cruise: https://getyourmarriageon.com/cruise/

284: How to Work Smarter on Your Marriage for Real, Lasting Change Jan 23, 2026

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Have you ever worked so hard to fix a problem in your marriage, only to find yourself right back in the same place weeks later?

Most couples don't struggle because they aren't trying.

They struggle because they're putting a lot of effort into changes that can't create lasting results.

In this episode, Dan explains what it actually means to work smarter on your marriage, not harder. Drawing from systems theory, personal experience, and real coaching stories, he shows why some changes help temporarily while others lead to real, lasting transformation.

He breaks down the difference between first-order change (doing more or less of the same things) and second-order change (upgrading the rules your relationship is operating on).

You'll learn how to recognize when you're stuck in surface-level fixes, how to identify the unspoken "rules" your marriage is operating by, and what it looks like to make changes at the level that truly creates growth—especially around intimacy, desire differences, and recurring conflict.

Resources

Next Level Loving: A Virtual Intimacy Getaway (Feb 13-14): https://getyourmarriageon.com/next-levels-virtual-lovemaking-retreat/
Get Your Marriage On Coaching Program: https://getyourmarriageon.com/program/
Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps (Valentine's Intimacy Challenge coming up!): https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/

283: ADHD & Sex: Why Desire, Rejection, and Novelty Feel So Intense, with Kamden Hainsworth Jan 16, 2026

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What if ADHD isn't a bug in your marriage — but a feature?

In this episode of the Get Your Marriage On Podcast, I sit down with Kamden Hainsworth, an ADHD coach and host of the Busy Brained Saint, to unpack how ADHD uniquely impacts desire, intimacy, novelty, rejection sensitivity, and emotional regulation in marriage.

Kamden shares her mid-life burn out, late ADHD diagnosis, and how understanding her brain completely transformed her marriage and sex life. Together, they explore why ADHD can amplify desire differences, why boredom feels unbearable in intimacy, how rejection sensitivity dysphoria shows up in sex, and how novelty can be a powerful connector (when done with trust and communication).

Whether you're the ADHD partner or married to one, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight into building a more playful, honest, and deeply connected sexual relationship.

Resources

101 Ways to Initiate Sex
The Sexploration List
Get Your Marriage On Coaching Program: https://getyourmarriageon.com/program/
Men's Only and Women's Only Cohorts (starting this week): https://getyourmarriageon.com/events/
Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps (Valentine's Intimacy Challenge coming up!): https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/

Guest Links

Kamden ADHD coaching

Instagram:

@kamden_adhd

@thebusybrainedsaint

282: Pressure vs. Passion: How to Pursue Your Spouse That Invites Connection Jan 09, 2026

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What's the difference between pursuing your spouse and pressuring them, and why does it matter so much for desire, attraction, and connection?

In this episode, Dan joins Sean on the Dad Improvement Podcast for an honest conversation about what actually creates passion in marriage, and what quietly kills it.

You'll hear why emotional connection must come before sexual connection, how pressure can either destroy attraction or build it (depending on how it's expressed), and why pretending everything is fine does more damage than honesty ever could.

This episode is especially for husbands who want more intimacy but don't want to become needy, entitled, or emotionally disconnected in the process — and for couples navigating desire differences without resentment.

Stick around to the end, because now it's time for Dan to share his black belt sex tip!

Resources and Events

Valentine's Day Weekend Virtual Retreat
Men's Only and Women's Only Cohorts (starting end of January): https://getyourmarriageon.com/events/
Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps: https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/
NEW Get Your Marriage On! Cruise: October 2026

281: More Sex Didn't Fix Intimacy, But This Did Instead (Roberth & Laticia's Story) Jan 02, 2026

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What happens when you're having sex regularly—but it still feels empty?

In this episode, Roberth and Laticia share their honest journey through desire differences, duty sex, resentment, and the painful belief that something must be wrong with one (or both) of them. Around the 10-year mark in their marriage, sex turned into a power struggle: Roberth wanted more, and Laticia felt like she could never be enough. Therapy didn't bring clarity—it left them feeling even more stuck.

They eventually discovered that the problem wasn't lack of effort or attraction. They were missing skills—like understanding pleasure, learning about female anatomy, making space for emotional connection, and recognizing the difference between responsive and spontaneous desire. They also learned how often sex had become a way to manage each other's emotions instead of a place for true connection.

You'll hear the breakthroughs that helped them move from "empty sex" to a more connected, confident, and collaborative intimate relationship, plus practical language for couples who feel stuck in the same cycle.

If you've ever thought, "Why does this still feel disconnected?" or "Am I broken for not wanting sex more?" this conversation will give you hope and a clearer next step forward.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

Come As You Are
Becoming Cliterate
Get Your Marriage On Coaching Program: https://getyourmarriageon.com/program/
Men's Only and Women's Only Cohorts (starting in January): https://getyourmarriageon.com/events/
Intimately Us & Just Between Us apps: https://getyourmarriageon.com/our-apps/

280: 2025's Best Black Belt Sex & Intimacy Tips Dec 26, 2025

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What separates good intimacy from exceptional intimacy?

In this special year-end compilation, we round up the most powerful "Black Belt" sex and intimacy tips of 2025, the next-level insights that don't come from technique alone, but from presence, awareness, confidence, communication, and desire.

Featuring clips from some of the most impactful guests of the year, this episode explores how slowing down, tuning into your body, cultivating emotional safety, embracing confidence, and deepening awareness can transform your sexual connection. Whether you're looking for practical ideas or profound mindset shifts, this episode invites you to go deeper, with yourself and your spouse.

Resources and Events

Apply for the Get Your Marriage On! Program: getyourmarriageon.com/program
In-Person Retreat April 2025 (We're sold out, but you can apply to get on the waitlist!)
NEW Get Your Marriage On! Cruise: October 2026
Valentine's Day Weekend Virtual Retreat
Men's and Women's Only Cohorts starting in January!

279: Attachment Styles, Emotional Healing, and Being a Secure Lover in Marriage Dec 19, 2025

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If you've ever felt not good enough, feared rejection, or found yourself reacting in ways you don't even understand, this episode is for you. Marriage & family therapist Trevor (Art of Healing by Trevor) explains why so many couples get stuck in cycles of pursuit, shutdown, anxiety, and disconnection — and the emotional transformation required to break free. This conversation is raw, restorative, and deeply practical.

In this episode you'll learn: