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Give Your Love Life Some Love

63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon, founders of Energy for Life, Soulful Couples and HeartWise Relationship Academy, are thought leaders in the ever-evolving landscape of healthy lifestyles and relationships. They are licensed psychotherapists and expert relationship coaches. The Sharons have over 45 years of professional experience serving thousands of couples, as counselors, coaches, seminar and retreat leaders, authors and speakers. Their most recent books are Secrets of a Soulful Marriage: Creating and Sustaining a Loving, Sacred Relationship, Skylight Paths, 2014 and HeartWise: Deepening and Evolving Love Relationships, 2021.

The HeartWise Relationship Academy offers online learning for couples (and singles preparing for partnership) with courses, webinars, events and social media presence. Visit www.heartwise.us to learn more.

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Episodes

HeartWise: Nechama Spiero

August 15, 2023 09:30 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

Join hosts Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon in this episode of the HeartWise Relationships Podcast as they engage in an enlightening conversation with Nechama Spiero, a dedicated Marriage, Relationship, and Emotional Wellness Coach hailing from Amsterdam. Delve into Nechama's unique insights and expertise as she shares her perspective on fostering healthy relationships and emotional well-being, offering valuable guidance and practical tools for listeners seeking to enrich their own connections and ov...

HeartWise: Wyatt Fisher, 5 Minutes a Day Intimacy

August 14, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

Join hosts Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon in this episode of the HeartWise Relationships Podcast as they engage in an illuminating conversation with Wyatt Fischer about the art of nurturing emotional intimacy in just five minutes a day. Delving into the essence of emotional intimacy, they explore its significance and provide actionable insights into fostering this crucial aspect of relationships. Tune in to discover practical strategies for cultivating emotional intimacy and enhancing the connectio...

HeartWise: Real Couple Stewart & Katie

August 13, 2023 09:33 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this insightful episode of the HeartWise Relationships Podcast, Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon engage in a candid conversation with Stewart and Katie, a real-life couple who have embarked on a transformative journey with a relationship coach. With vulnerability and authenticity, Stewart and Katie offer a firsthand account of their experiences, providing valuable tips and practical tools that resonate with couples seeking to enhance and strengthen their own relationships. Join us as we delve into...

HeartWise: Lance Ortiz

August 12, 2023 09:30 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode of the HeartWise Relationships Podcast, hosts Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon sit down with Lance Ortiz, founder of Colorado Retirement Specialists LLC, to uncover essential insights into safeguarding retirees' assets—a particularly challenging topic for couples. With over two decades of experience, Lance Ortiz shares his expertise in utilizing index investment planning vehicles to ensure financial security during retirement. He dispels myths, shares success stories, and emphasizes p...

HeartWise: Cheryl Fidelman, The Conscious Codependence Coach

August 12, 2023 03:31 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

In this captivating episode of "Give your love life some love," hosts Jim and Ruth Sharon delve deep into the realm of codependency in relationships. Joining them is Cheryl Fidelman, a renowned expert on conscious codependence and communication. The spotlight shines on the Conscious Codependence LISTEN for a Living Course, a transformative journey aimed at enhancing the art of LISTENing and communication in our lives. Tune in to this episode of "Give your love life some love" to discover t...

HeartWise: Michael Reid

April 10, 2023 03:22 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

Welcome to Give Your Love Life Some Love! This week we have Michael Reid joining us. Michael is a faculty member at HeartWise Relationship Academy. He currently has a course called Dating Yourself which is about how singles can learn to enjoy connecting with the on eperson who is guranteed to always be there. You can learn more about Michael's course HERE. To learn more about the other faculty members and the other events/courses that HeartWise has to be offer be sure to check us out out at ...

HeartWise Andrea Isaacs

April 03, 2023 17:57 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

In this episode of Give Your Love Life Some Love we are joined by Andrea Isaacs. After transforming her own painful shyness into confidence, she recognized that change CAN be easy. From shy and speechless, she became the host of her own radio show, and is now a magnetic, engaging and inspiring speaker, on stages in front of hundreds of people. Her own personal transformation taught her that she can guide others through their transformations. She has uncanny insight into what will aid each un...

HeartWise: John Wittry

March 29, 2023 17:20 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

Join our hosts Jim and Ruth Sharon as they have special guest John Wittry on this epsiode of Give Your Love Life Some Love. Investing in you and your relationship is the topic of today's discussion with John.  For more information please visit www.HeartWiseAcademy.com 

HeartWise: Reimagining Your Relationships: Living, Loving, and Leading with Heart with Amy Elizabeth Gordon

January 12, 2023 17:02 - 31 minutes - 25 MB

Join us as we have HeartWise faculty member Amy Elizabeth Gordon to discuss her microcourse and other helpful relationship tools.  Website: amyelizabethgordon.com Email: [email protected] HeartWise Micro Course: https://www.heartwiseacademy.com/offers/pc5uhRyG/checkout  

HeartWise: The Emotional Mastery Foundation for your Life's Journey with Andrea Isaacs

December 22, 2022 21:03 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MB

Join Dr. Jim & Ruth Sharon as they have guest Andrea Isaacs on to discuss the emotional mastery foundation for your life's journey. Andrea has created a course for the The HeartWise Academy.  She brings together the Enneagram personality system with embodiment and neuroscience in an easy-to-use method that increases your emotional intelligence. Learn how to speak up on your behalf, receive, and open your heart to love and joy. Learn more about the course here! 

HeartWise: Creating Satisfying Sexual Relationships with Dr. Ethan Schwab

December 01, 2022 16:02 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

On this episode of Give Your Love Life Some Love, Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon sit down with Dr. Ethan Schwab. Ethan is a contributing authoer to the book HeartWise: Deepening & Evolving Love Relationships. They discuss his chapter on creating satisfying sexual relationships.  To purchase the HeartWise: Deepening & Evolving Love Relationships click HERE  To learn more about Dr. Ethan Schwab visit HERE To get more information on HeartWise and the online courses that are offered please visi...

Graceful Confrontation

November 21, 2022 17:49 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this episode Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon have guest Paula Robbins. Paula joins us today to discuss graceful confrontation and some keys to walking away with a clean conscience.  Paula has over 30 years of applying spiritual principles to her personal and professional life, almost 30 years in various facets of career coaching, and 14 years as a conscious entrepreneur, she helps wannabe Spiritual Gangsters see 'soul blocks' so that they can walk their true path of purpose, with much greater c...

HeartWise: Great Sex After 50 with Craig Knippenberg

February 17, 2022 10:30 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

Join Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon as they have special guest, Craig Knippenberg, LCSW on this week's episode of Give Your Love Life Some Love.  Craig passionately addresses both physical and emotional components of healthy, enjoyable sex in later life and encourages couples to be sexually creative together.   To learn more about HeartWise Academy check out www.heartwise.mykajabi.com  

"Best and the Worst"

February 15, 2022 17:50 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

Join Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon as they candidly discuss the "best and the worst" of relationships. They share personal insight and experience and tools on how to make the BEST of it all! 

HeartWise: Ruth Sharon, Honoring Me, You and Us

February 03, 2022 22:36 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Join us this week as Dr. Jim Sharon interviews his wife, Ruth Sharon who has recently published a course for HeartWise Relationship Academy, online learnign tool. Ruth's course takes off from her chapter in the HeartWise book. Ruth's Course, HeartWise:Honoring Me, You and Us is designed for couples, a person in a partnership and also a single person. This course can help you just upgrade your relationship skills, not just love relationships. Take a listen to learn more about Ruth's course and...

HeartWise: Erin Berry, Authentic Relating

December 21, 2021 04:24 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

AUTHENTIC RELATING    In this episode Dr. Jim and Ruth sharon have guest Erin Berry on the show. Erin is a love and sex relationship coach. Erin, Ruth and Jim will dive into authentic relating. They will discuss how the pathway to a more intimate relationship and the keys to to communicating including connection and support between partners. Erin has a Facebook Group called Pleasure Seekers and also is on Instagram as: Pleasure Priestess111  You can also view Erin's Webinar at HeartWise...

HeartWise: Charlie and Linda Bloom

April 14, 2021 18:29 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MB

In this episode Jim and Ruth Sharon interview Charlie and Linda Bloom in regards to their chapter in the new HeartWise book, Relationship Building Blocks and Practices. 

HeartWise: Dr. Jim Sharon, Couples' Spiritual Development

April 02, 2021 00:10 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

Join us this week as Dr. Jim Sharon is interviewed about his chapter in the HeartWise book: Couples' Spiritual Development.    Get your book here on AMAZON Learn more about HeartWise here! 

HeartWise: Dr. Jim Sharon, Couples' Spiritual Development

April 02, 2021 00:10 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

Join us this week as Dr. Jim Sharon is interviewed about his chapter in the HeartWise book: Couples' Spiritual Development.    Get your book here on AMAZON Learn more about HeartWise here! 

HeartWise: Celeste Labadie, The Couple Bubble

March 18, 2021 22:17 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

In this episode, relationship therapist Celeste Labadie talks about the shifts in perspective that can help us create closeness and safety with our loved ones. You’ll also learn specific, practical tips for creating a strong “couple bubble” in which each partner feels cared for and nourished.

HeartWise: Managing Stress Together with The Hunts

March 04, 2021 15:13 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MB

Join us this week as Jim and Ruth interview  Greg and Priscilla Hunt.  The Hunts  contributed Chapter 2 to the HeartWise book that is available for purchase on Amazon.    bettermarriages.org courses.closecompanions.org Soulfulcouples.org Heartwise.us

HeartWise: Managing Stress Together with The Hunts

March 04, 2021 15:13 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MB

Join us this week as Jim and Ruth interview  Greg and Priscilla Hunt.  The Hunts  contributed Chapter 2 to the HeartWise book that is available for purchase on Amazon.    bettermarriages.org courses.closecompanions.org Soulfulcouples.org Heartwise.us

HeartWise: Conscious Partnership with Alexandra Stockwell, MD

February 25, 2021 19:06 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

Join us this week as Jim and Ruth interview Alexandra Stockwell, MD. Alexandra contributed Chapter 5 to the HeartWise book that is available for purchase on Amazon. 

HeartWise: Mindfulness for Couples with Dr. Linda Miles

February 11, 2021 08:30 - 28 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode, Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon talk with psychotherapist, relationship specialist, and author Dr. Linda Miles. In her work, Dr. Miles teaches about the many ways that mindfulness and loving kindness can positively change your brain, your chemistry, and your life. Find out how cultivating a practice of presence can help keep stress and fear from taking over in your relationships, so that you can respond in the moment with loving choices. You’ll also learn why it’s important to deal ...

HeartWise: Jonathan B. Weiss, Ph.D. and Laurie Weiss, Ph.D

January 15, 2021 04:34 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode Jim & Ruth are joined by Jonathan B. Weiss, Ph.D. and Laurie Weiss, Ph.D to discuss the stages of relationship development. 

HeartWise: Jonathon & Laurie Weiss

January 15, 2021 04:34 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode Jim & Ruth are joined by Jonathon and Laurie Weiss to discuss the stages of relationship development. 

What is HeartWise?

November 13, 2020 00:22 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MB

Are you ready to step into a new state of consciousness – a heart-centered wisdom that can bring your life into alignment with what’s truly most important to you? In this episode, Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon introduce a new framework for relating with others and with ourselves. It’s called HeartWise, and it can put you in touch with a deep source of knowing that, once activated, will enable you to thrive like never before. Learn about how this framework can help you navigate these unprecedented ...

What is HeartWise?

November 13, 2020 00:22 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MB

Are you ready to step into a new state of consciousness – a heart-centered wisdom that can bring your life into alignment with what’s truly most important to you? In this episode, Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon introduce a new framework for relating with others and with ourselves. It’s called HeartWise, and it can put you in touch with a deep source of knowing that, once activated, will enable you to thrive like never before. Learn about how this framework can help you navigate these unprecedented t...

Honoring Difference

July 08, 2020 20:17 - 24 minutes - 20 MB

Join Dr.Jim & Ruth Sharon as they discuss the differences and how to honor them and why it is important. 

Our 50th Anniversary

June 11, 2020 02:06 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Join us in celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. 

HeartWise: Couples Resilience | Ep. 16

May 14, 2020 01:31 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode we discuss Resilience and the “US” element of a relationship.

HeartWise: Couples Resilience | Ep. 15

May 14, 2020 01:31 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode we discuss Resilience and the “US” element of a relationship.

HeartWise: Couples Resilience

May 14, 2020 01:31 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode we discuss Resilience and the “US” element of a relationship.

Easy-Going Couple with Special Guests Tom and Amanda VanConant |Ep.15

April 08, 2020 18:17 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Listen and learn from this couple about how to keep it easy! 

Easy-Going Couple with Special Guests Tom and Amanda VanConant

April 08, 2020 18:17 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Listen and learn from this couple about how to keep it easy! 

COVID-19: A Call to Balance

March 18, 2020 20:25 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this month’s podcast, we wanted to share some embodied meditations and other practices to support your balance and well-being on every level. Though they’re offered in response to this current moment, they’re simple, accessible, powerful tools that you can return to and call upon at ANY time when you’re feeling overwhelmed, or when you simply want to nurture a state of peace and resilience within.

COVID-19: A Call to Balance |Ep.14

March 18, 2020 20:25 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this month’s podcast, we wanted to share some embodied meditations and other practices to support your balance and well-being on every level. Though they’re offered in response to this current moment, they’re simple, accessible, powerful tools that you can return to and call upon at ANY time when you’re feeling overwhelmed, or when you simply want to nurture a state of peace and resilience within.

INTIMACY: Loving Soft and Simple

February 27, 2020 00:01 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MB

Join Dr. Jim & Ruth Sharon as they help you find simple ways to spark your love. 

INTIMACY: Loving Soft and Simple |Ep.13

February 27, 2020 00:01 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MB

Join Dr. Jim & Ruth Sharon as they help you find simple ways to spark your love. 

Developing Resilience in Your Relationship

January 29, 2020 23:18 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this week’s podcast, Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon explore a topic that’s so important for relationship longevity: resilience. You’ll learn what resilience is, why it makes such a difference in a couple’s ability to bounce back after challenges, and how to develop the skills that will keep your relationship strong, flexible, and vibrant over the long term. 

Developing Resilience in Your Relationship | Ep. 12

January 29, 2020 23:18 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this week’s podcast, Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon explore a topic that’s so important for relationship longevity: resilience. You’ll learn what resilience is, why it makes such a difference in a couple’s ability to bounce back after challenges, and how to develop the skills that will keep your relationship strong, flexible, and vibrant over the long term. 

Surprising your Partner

December 18, 2019 03:35 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

In this episode The Sharons will share fun and easy ways to keep your partner on their toes! 

Surprising your Partner | Ep. 11

December 18, 2019 03:35 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

In this episode The Sharons will share fun and easy ways to keep your partner on their toes! 

Coming Home | Ep.10

November 26, 2019 21:04 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MB

Learn a new model to stay connected with yourself. Be aware of when you leave your emotionally safe space. Be quick in catching yourself quickly and building bridges/ opening passageways to come back Home to yourSelf. Practice alone and with your partner or others in your life. Make it a daily practice!   

Coming Home

November 26, 2019 21:04 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MB

Learn a new model to stay connected with yourself. Be aware of when you leave your emotionally safe space. Be quick in catching yourself quickly and building bridges/ opening passageways to come back Home to yourSelf. Practice alone and with your partner or others in your life. Make it a daily practice!   

Aloha! A Couple's Path to Intimacy

October 22, 2019 03:49 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

On their 17th anniversary, Amy and Marc share simple ways they connect, strengthen and align, as a couple, with their children and extended family, in a transformative manner of deep respect and Aloha.

Aloha! A Couple's Path to Intimacy | Ep. 9

October 22, 2019 03:49 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

On their 17th anniversary, Amy and Marc share simple ways they connect, strengthen and align, as a couple, with their children and extended family, in a transformative manner of deep respect and Aloha.

Secret Forms of Respect | Ep. 8

August 28, 2019 05:44 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon explore different ways to show respect and boundaries through some excerpts of their book, Secrets of a Soulful Marriage: Creating and Sustaining a Loving, Sacred Relationship.  

Secret Forms of Respect

August 28, 2019 05:44 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode Dr. Jim and Ruth Sharon explore different ways to show respect and boundaries through some excerpts of their book, Secrets of a Soulful Marriage: Creating and Sustaining a Loving, Sacred Relationship.  

We Just Had a Horrible Fight, Now What? | Ep. 7

August 07, 2019 04:54 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MB

This week's episode is a quick helpful tip to guide you and your partner through discussions without ending in a horrible fight.