The Corie Weathers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Healthy Relationships Exist in the Messy Middle Jan 08, 2025

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Let's talk about the most common question I get: "What does a healthy relationship look like?"

In Season 9, we are going to unpack some of the most popular "Corie-isms" used in my coaching and counseling sessions, including today's topic:

"The Messy Middle."

I'll share the importance of balancing boundaries and grace in your relationship, drawing from examples I've seen as a clinician, a military spouse, and a parent.

Why relationships are inherently messy and how that messiness fosters growth.
The concept of the "messy middle" as a space where healthy relationships thrive.
How to navigate extremes in relationships by setting boundaries and offering grace.
Practical examples, including parenting differences and managing conflict in marriage.
Encouragement to embrace the ebb and flow of life’s challenges while staying grounded in your core values.

I'll also update you on my recent hiatus and why I'm pivoting the direction of Season 9.

All links: https://linktr.ee/corieweathers Work with Corie: www.corieweathers.com 1-on-1 Coaching/Counseling: https://lifegiver.as.me/CorieWeathers Join me on Substack: http://SUBSTACK.COM/@CORIELPC Record Your Question/Message! https://www.speakpipe.com/CorieWeathers Music: nature / nurture by Kaitlyn Raitz

S9 Ep The Hero's Journey Begins Nov 15, 2024

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 9 where we discuss the season theme: The Hero's Journey.

In this episode, we dive into the idea of “The Call to Adventure”—that first, often unexpected moment when we feel pulled toward change or transformation. Inspired by Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey, this episode explores how embracing the call to adventure can set us on a powerful path of personal growth. From understanding what "the call" feels like to recognizing it in our own lives, we’ll cover how to start moving forward even when fear and doubt get in the way. Get ready to start your journey by exploring what it means to accept the call and take the first steps toward a life of purpose, fulfillment, and growth.

Key Questions to Reflect On:

What “call to adventure” have you felt in your own life? Was it an invitation to explore a new career path, a personal transformation, or a difficult decision?
Who or what has acted as a mentor or guide in your life when you were faced with new challenges?
Have you ever felt resistance to change? What held you back, and how did you respond?

Everyone faces a call to adventure, whether it’s a career opportunity, a chance to grow personally, or a new direction in life. Embracing the call can lead to profound transformation. When we acknowledge the fear and uncertainty, we make space for courage to step in, leading us toward a more fulfilling path.

Connect with Me: Stay tuned for more episodes as we explore the stages of the hero’s journey and apply them to real-life growth and leadership. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show, and share it with someone who might need a nudge toward their own adventure!

All links: https://linktr.ee/corieweathers

Work with Corie: www.corieweathers.com

1-on-1 Coaching/Counseling: https://lifegiver.as.me/CorieWeathers

Join me on Substack: http://SUBSTACK.COM/@CORIELPC

Record Your Question/Message! https://www.speakpipe.com/CorieWeathers

Music: nature / nurture by Kaitlyn Raitz

Choosing Hard Things Can Unexpectedly Change Your Life Sep 01, 2023

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My new book Military Culture Shift is now available for pre-order and will launch November 14th! Order Here

Subscribe to the Military Culture Shift Podcast NOW!

In this episode, I talk about the power of choosing hard things and the character development that comes from the process. We are so used to only choosing activities that we will feel successful at. After a while, we are siloed into a lifestyle and career where we believe the lie that we have to be successful at whatever we put our mind to. Instead, think about what brings you joy, or what used to bring you joy, and consider valuing yourself enough to go back to it and give it a chance.

At 44, I picked up the cello after loving the sound of it my whole life. I had no idea just how much I was going to have to face some things in my life that have long needed to be addressed. Listen in as we talk about how to choose what your "hard thing" will be, what sabotages us from trying, how to develop the grit to persevere through discouragement and obstacles, and how it translates to our personal wellness and leadership in and out of the home.

Mentioned in this episode:

Angela Duckworth: Grit: The Power of Passion & Perseverance and her TedTalk.

For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org

We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com

Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.

Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

Matt & Corie Talk Leadership & Influence Aug 01, 2023

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Matt joins me for an episode where we discuss what it takes to achieve "voluntary followership"- in other words, what does it take to lead in a way that people actually want to follow? We also cover the following:

How do you find the time to invest in those around you when your life and job are already too busy?
What does it look like to invest in the next generation, especially if they have differing values from you?
How can your decisions today impact the entire organization?

For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org

We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com

Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.

Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

Why is Apologizing So Hard? Jun 15, 2023

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Why is it so hard to apologize? These two words, "I'm Sorry", seem to throw off children and adults every time, catapulting people into further conflict. In this episode, we wrap up the marriage and intimacy series and introduce the leadership series by going back to the basics of conflict resolution and the dreaded apology.

We will cover:

1) The common responses of defensiveness that come up when we ask another person to change or address our hurt.

2) Whether intentions matter.

3). How to accept imperfection in ourselves and others while still asking for change, and

3) The critical importance and goal of learning how to repair conflict faster.

Mentioned in this episode:

Intent vs. Impact

Gottman's Four Horseman

For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org

We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com

Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.

Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari

Secrets of Sex with Shaunti Feldhahn May 01, 2023

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Shaunti Feldhan joins Lifegiver to talk about her new book Secrets of Sex & Marriage that she co-wrote with intimacy expert Dr. Mike Sytsma.

Shaunti Feldhahn is a bestselling author, social researcher, speaker, and podcaster. A graduate of Harvard University and a former Wall Street analyst, Shaunti now uses her analytical skill to uncover those little things that can make big differences in lives and relationships, both at home and in the workplace.

She and her husband, Jeff, have coauthored groundbreaking relationship books, translated into 25 languages with nearly 3 million copies sold, now used by therapists, clergy, corporate coaches, and HR departments. Her books include The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages; For Women Only; For Men Only; Through a Man’s Eyes; and The Kindness Challenge.

Learn more about Shaunti by visiting her website, https://shaunti.com/

Looking for more episodes on Affair Recovery? Here are additional conversations, including more with Dr. Mike.

Looking for more episodes on marriage enrichment? Check out this page for more.

For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org

We want to hear from you - It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at podcast@corieweathers.com

Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.

Song Credits: "You and Me" Tamas Kolozsvari, "Invisible Beauty" by Aakash Gandhi

REPLAY My Strategy for Affair Recovery Nov 14, 2022

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Betrayal is, unfortunately, more common than you think- especially in the service culture. In this episode, I share with you the strategy I use to help couples work through affair recovery. There are three phases and couples will certainly stall if not fail to recover their marriage if they miss important steps throughout the phases. Two people, if are both willing to work hard, can rebuild their marriage after an affair and go on to have a rich relationship.

Here are some of the resources mentioned throughout the episode:

My interview with Dr. Mike Sytsma Here is also my podcast on "Sin in a Christian Marriage" Part 1 & Part 2

More Resources:

• Torn Asunder by Dave Carder. There is also a workbook available for this book. (faith based)

• Unfaithful: Hope and Healing After Infidelity by Gary & Mona Shriver (faith based)

• Secrets to Surviving Infidelity by Scott Haltzman

• After the Affair by Janis Spring

Setbacks in Marriage- The Podcast Episode Women & the Tough Bible Verses– (Topic of Submission and gender roles in the Bible- Authentic Intimacy) People Are More Important Than Marriage– Authentic Intimacy, When you shouldn’t fight for your marriage. Sexual Intimacy and Post Affair with Mike Sytsma How do Affairs Happen? New Life Church, Brady Boyd

BONUS REPLAY: Who’s Really in Charge? Oct 10, 2022

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Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

Listen in to the Season 4 FINALE with a big question that likely everyone has asked... "Who is really in Charge?" Is it man? Is it God? When does God get in involved? Why doesn't he? Perhaps you are waiting on orders to your next assignment (like we are) and wondering if the people involved are listening to God. Or maybe you are praying for a promotion or for your spouse to turn back to God. Some of you may have even experienced abuse at the hands of someone else and are wondering, "Why didn't God intervene?" In this Sunday Special, I open up on my own journey to look into the Sovereignty of God and tackle these big questions by diving into what scripture says about it.

Included in this episode: A portion of James Cordon's Late Night Show. To listen to the full video, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgLOv36an3s

S7 E8 What You Choose Determines What You Value Jun 27, 2022

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What defines a hard choice? While the hard choices in our life may seem subjective to others, the decisions we make reflect what we value. Corie and Sarah explore the process of weighing the costs of the hard choices in our life including the difficulties of the service lifestyle.

Song credits: "By Your Side" written by Justin Prins

Corie's Go To for Hard Choices: Giant Whiteboard

We are taking a break from social media, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find us!

For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org

We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com

Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.

Season 7 Opener: Reconnect with What Matters Most Apr 04, 2022

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The Lifegiver Podcast is back! (And this time with a co-host!) Corie Weathers and Sarah Foster, First Responder Spouse and frequent guest to Lifegiver, sit down and discuss the heart behind Season 7: Reconnect. Join them as they unpack what a front porch conversation looks like, the meaning behind the album cover, and putting social media in it’s place.

We are taking a break from social media, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find us!

Song Credits: “By Your Side” Written by Justin Prins

For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org

We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com

Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.