{"podcast":{"title":"Make More Love","slug":"make-more-love-6719840","podcast_index_feed_id":6719840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/make-more-love/","website_url":"https://makemorelove.show","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/48cbd6c1-e4e1-48bb-953e-7f059d956611/AVUYsUJnLfJ8GJkRby3dpssv.jpg","author":"Ellen Dorian","episode_count":83,"summary":"Are you a male business leader who wants a hot and healthy marriage but feels consumed by the relentless demands of growing your company? Welcome! Make More Love is the podcast for high-performing male business leaders who want to achieve the business of their dreams—without losing the love of their life. Join host Ellen Dorian, veteran relationship expert and business coach, as she reveals practical strategies to maintain connection and intimate intensity in committed relationships. The show is a space for straight-up, judgment-free conversations about how listeners can be extraordinary in every way that matters—from handling the complexities of business to creating a deeply passionate relationship with their life partner without losing sight of what makes them uniquely themselves. Ellen brings her extensive expertise to challenge obsolete notions of masculinity, transactional thinking, false hierarchies, and the “work-life balance” myth—all of which can get in the way of building passionate, fulfilling life partnerships. This isn’t therapy. Traditional marriage counseling doesn’t resonate with everyone, so this show delivers practical, relatable advice that leverages the skills…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T00:20:48.739845+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840"},"episode":{"title":"59: Your Relationship OS Part 2:  Practicing Intentional Presence","slug":"59-your-relationship-os-part-2-practicing-intentional-presence","published_at":"2025-07-17T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840/59-your-relationship-os-part-2-practicing-intentional-presence","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840","url":"https://makemorelove.show","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c44b2668-34ff-4ab5-999c-fa479eb2c9a6.mp3","summary":"Ellen Dorian discusses intentional presence as a crucial element in building passionate partnerships. She breaks down this concept into three core habits: attentiveness, authenticity, and resilience. Part 1: Attentiveness - Keeping focus and paying attention to your partner - Active listening and remembering important details - Weekly planning meetings and daily check-ins Part 2: Authenticity - Showing up as your true self and respecting your partner's truth - The importance of honesty and integrity in building respect - Avoiding the pitfall of not fully knowing your partner Part 3: Resilience - Extending grace and giving the benefit of the doubt - Addressing conflict quickly and repairing breakdowns - Building emotional elasticity to handle relationship tensions Key Takeaways: - Intentional presence involves attentiveness, authenticity, and resilience - Implement weekly planning meetings and daily check-ins to stay connected - Be your true self and allow your partner to do the same - Cultivate resilience by extending grace and addressing conflicts promptly Call to Action: Take the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard quiz to identify areas for improvement in your relationship. Visit MakeMoreLoveShowQuiz.com or find the link in the show notes. Closing Thoughts: Building intentional presence takes work, but it's crucial for creating a strong, passionate partnership where both partners feel supported and understood. Support & Resources: Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call. All links can be found below. \"Until next time, remember, 'What I want most in th…","meta_description":"Ellen Dorian discusses intentional presence as a crucial element in building passionate partnerships. She breaks down this concept into three core habits:…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1231,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/make-more-love-6719840/episodes/59-your-relationship-os-part-2-practicing-intentional-presence/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840/59-your-relationship-os-part-2-practicing-intentional-presence.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}