{"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":"70: Playing the Long Game in Relationships or How I Spent My Vacation","slug":"70-playing-the-long-game-in-relationships-or-how-i-spent-my-vacation","published_at":"2025-10-24T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840/70-playing-the-long-game-in-relationships-or-how-i-spent-my-vacation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-more-love-6719840","url":"https://makemorelove.show","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8bd4b58d-78f0-4ce4-85e5-401a0f690712.mp3","summary":"Ellen Dorian shares insights from her 10th anniversary Viking river cruise, highlighting three key moves for long-lasting relationships: acceptance, longevity, and defaulting to yes. Part 1: Acceptance in Long Term Relationships - Recognizing and appreciating your partner's authentic self - Distinguishing between tolerance, resignation, and genuine acceptance - Example: Steve's acceptance of Ellen's coffee house visits Part 2: Longevity and Vitality - Importance of physical, mental, and emotional health in relationships - Observations from the cruise demographic - Connection between personal vitality and relationship strength Part 3: Defaulting to Yes - Overcoming the habit of saying no thanks - Benefits of staying open to new experiences together - Example: Hungarian street food cooking class Key Takeaways: - Relationships play out over decades, not days - Staying healthy and active contributes to relationship longevity - Defaulting to yes keeps relationships fresh and engaging Call to Action: Book a free Relationship Reset Call at relationshipresetcall.com for personalized guidance. Closing Thoughts: Relationships, like the Danube, change over time but can keep moving along for years with the right approach. 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 the world is for you to Make More Love in Your Life and with Your Wife.'\" - Ellen Dorian Disclaimer: The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal op…","meta_description":"Ellen Dorian shares insights from her 10th anniversary Viking river cruise, highlighting three key moves for long-lasting relationships: acceptance, longe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":925,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/make-more-love-6719840/episodes/70-playing-the-long-game-in-relationships-or-how-i-spent-my-vacation/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-6719840/70-playing-the-long-game-in-relationships-or-how-i-spent-my-vacation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}