{"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":"67: Hot War Fighting Tactics that Will Wreck Your Relationship","slug":"67-hot-war-fighting-tactics-that-will-wreck-your-relationship","published_at":"2025-09-18T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840/67-hot-war-fighting-tactics-that-will-wreck-your-relationship","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840","url":"https://makemorelove.show","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5cd38cd7-70db-4476-99a8-807912dbde6f.mp3","summary":"Ellen Dorian explores hot war fighting tactics in relationships, discussing the escalation from Cold War to Hot War styles of conflict. She breaks down the spectrum of conflict, from bickering to brutality, and offers insights on recognizing and addressing unhealthy patterns. Part 1: The Spectrum of Conflict - Bickering as the turning point from Cold War to Hot War - Arguing as a conscious form of conflict - Fighting as a more aggressive, theatrical form of conflict - Brutality as the dangerous extreme of relationship conflict Part 2: Understanding Conflict Styles - Cultural and family influences on conflict styles - The impact of mixed conflict styles in relationships - The difference between intensity and intimacy in conflicts Part 3: Recognizing and Addressing Unhealthy Patterns - Four questions to assess your conflict style - The importance of seeking help for abusive situations - Channeling passion into problem-solving and connection Key Takeaways: - Cold War and Hot War are points on a single scale of escalating conflict - Bickering is not harmless; it's the turning point to Hot War - Intensity is not intimacy, even with makeup sex involved - Conflict handled well can deepen connection and build trust Call to Action: Ellen encourages listeners to book a free Relationship Reset Call at relationshipresetcall.com for personalized guidance on improving their relationship dynamics. Closing Thoughts: Conflict is inevitable, but how you handle it determines the health of your relationship. Learning to channel passion into building rather than destroying is key to a strong partnership. 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 specifi…","meta_description":"Ellen Dorian explores hot war fighting tactics in relationships, discussing the escalation from Cold War to Hot War styles of conflict. She breaks down th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1017,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/make-more-love-6719840/episodes/67-hot-war-fighting-tactics-that-will-wreck-your-relationship/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-6719840/67-hot-war-fighting-tactics-that-will-wreck-your-relationship.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}