Welcome back to The Happy Wife Mentor Podcast!

In this episode of our 7 Keys to Love & Connection in Marriage Mini Series, Jenny dives into Key #4: Stop Controlling Him — a sneaky way wives can unintentionally disrespect their husbands.

Jenny shares her own story of being shocked to discover just how much control showed up in her marriage, even when she thought she wasn’t “that kind of wife.” From childhood wounds that led to hyper-independence, to everyday habits like correcting how he drives or handles money, Jenny unpacks the hidden ways control creeps in — and why it’s such a major turnoff for husbands.

You’ll discover how “helpfulness” can often feel like “control” to your man, why it comes from fear and mistrust, and practical ways to stop controlling so you can build back respect, connection, and attraction in your marriage.

What you’ll learn:

• The surprising everyday behaviors that come across as controlling
• Why “helpful in wife language” often translates to “controlling in husband language”
• How childhood disappointments and trauma fuel hyper-independence
• Why men pull away when they feel controlled (and what attracts them back)
• The freedom that comes when you trust him to lead and make decisions

If you’ve been feeling distant in your marriage, these shifts may be exactly what you need to bring back the closeness and connection you’re longing for.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Realization About Control

02:24 Invitation to The Magnetic Wife Method

03:03 Personal Story: Childhood & Hyper-Independence

05:48 Ways Wives Control Without Realizing It

08:37 Why We Control: Root Causes

09:45 How to Stop Controlling

10:18 Recap & Challenge

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🎧 Related Episodes: Episode 1 | Episode 2

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Welcome back to The Happy Wife Mentor Podcast!

We’re continuing our 7 Keys to Love & Connection in Marriage Mini Series with Key #3: Practice the Art of Respect. Just like women crave love, men crave respect. It’s like oxygen to them. Jenny shares her personal growth journey in this area and the surprising ways she discovered she wasn’t showing respect in her own marriage.

In this episode, Jenny walks through four powerful tips to help you shift your mindset and daily habits so your husband feels trusted, respected, and honored. From simple changes like not interrupting to letting him lead with decisions, you’ll see how these strategies can completely change the tone of your relationship.

What you’ll learn:

• Why respect is as vital to men as love is to women
• Four practical tips for showing respect in everyday life
• The subtle behaviors that unintentionally emasculate men
• How to use a heartfelt apology to restore connection

If you’ve been feeling distance in your marriage, these changes may be exactly what you need to turn things around.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Episode Hook

01:12 Key #3: Practice the Art of Respect

04:52 Invitation to The Magnetic Wife Method

05:31 Tip #1: Expect the Best

06:30 Tip #2: Stop Helping

09:56 Tip #3: Embrace “Whatever You Think”

12:25 Tip #4: Stop Disrespectful Behaviors

14:23 Recap of the Four Tips

15:40 Challenge & Reflection Exercise

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Welcome back to The Happy Wife Mentor Podcast!

We’re continuing our 7 Keys to Love & Connection in Marriage Mini Series with Key #2: Taking Excellent Care of Yourself.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you just want to run away, this episode is for you. Jenny shares her own story of being a “Yes Girl” who tried to do it all — from elaborate birthday parties to volunteering and working full-time — and how it eventually caught up with her in burnout. She opens up about the real cost of neglecting self-care and why it’s nearly impossible to be patient, loving, and respectful in your marriage when you’re running on empty.

You’ll walk away with three practical tips to help you stop the cycle of exhaustion, release perfectionism, and start filling your cup again — guilt-free.

What you’ll learn:

• Why “always saying yes” robs you of the energy your marriage needs
• How to rediscover what actually makes you happy (and make time for it daily)
• Why crankiness and resentment are signs of self-care neglect
• The surprising freedom that comes with letting go of perfectionism
• How to stop comparing yourself to highlight reels on social media

If you’ve been waiting for permission to slow down and start putting yourself back on the list, consider this your sign.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Key Number Two

01:02 A Happy Wife Review

01:54 How Always Saying Yes Stole My Self-Care

04:25 Invitation to The Magnetic Wife Method

05:04 Tip #1: Make a List of 25 Things You Love

07:31 Tip #2: Know Your Limits

08:46 Tip #3: Let Go of Perfectionism

10:23 Recap & Challenge

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🎧 Also listen to Episode 5 - How to Have Fun in Your 40s (referenced in today’s episode)

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