In this episode, I am so excited for you to meet Dr. Chavonne Perotte, who is one of the cutting edge leaders in marriage coaching. I am proud to call her both a colleague and a friend. 

Chavonne has a PhD from John Hopkins University and is a trained health researcher who specializes in communication and intimate partnerships. 

She uses her background in research to develop new tools and processes to inspire and empower couples to love being married again. Her Five Power Tools will help you improve your marriage:

The Five Power Tools 

• Self-Awareness
• Fresh Perspective
• Emotional Management Techniques 
• Re-negotiation of Expectations
• Communication Techniques 

Listen to our conversation and prepare to take notes and decide which power tool you will use in your marriage this week. 

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HIGHLIGHTS

•  (7:14) What the five power tools are and why self-awareness is important in marriage

•  (12:40) How to look inward to yourself as the solution 

•  (14:30) Dr. Chovanne’s perspective on perspective in your marriage

•  (20:37) How emotional management techniques help with conflict

•  (29:20) Wiping the slate clean of expectations 

•  (34:17) How to get unstuck from your expectations

•  (39:00) What communication is really about and the most important communication technique

•  (44:50) Why you need to know how your spouse communicates best

•  (48:10) How Chavonne’s coaching differs from traditional couples therapy 

TRANSCRIPT

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Dr. Chavonne Perotte’s Website 
When Your Husband Says No – Love Marriage Again Podcast Episode
Episode #2: Power Questions