Tune in for a quick recap of The Perfect Wife podcast miniseries, and you’ll hear about what’s next for Gerard + Jessie Pepper.   Don’t forget that we LOVE it when you say hello on social media while you listen: I’m @styleandpepper on all the channels and it makes my whole day to know when you’re tuning in! Make sure you’re subscribed to the feed wherever you listen to your favorite shows, and If you’re enjoying the series, please leave a 5-star review and share this podcast with a wife...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Jamie Ivey from Episode 9.0. Her words were so inspiring, and here are some of the things that have been on my heart since we talked: +  No one is completely immune to temptation, but loving each other well looks like trusting our partner instead of constantly trying to be good enough for them to stay. +  Time to resurrect our (nearly non-existant) "date nights" with a few creative ideas, and Jamie has inspired me to sprinkle some romance into...

Jamie Ivey and Jessie Pepper chat about everything from quality-time at breakfast to being really clear about clean underwear expectations. In this episode you’ll hear about: Pulling weeds. Husband’s are hot when they have their hands in the dirt. If you’re not familiar with this epidemic, ask him to do some light yardwork and you will be thanking us later. Adoption as a way to open your eyes to the world. Jamie explains how her experience with growing a family has been one of the ways...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Whitney English of Episode 8.0. Her words were so inspiring, and here are some of the things that have been on my heart since we talked: +  Speaking our shame out loud is so much better than letting it burrow down deep inside of us. So far, this is the only way I have come up with to stop the meanie monsters from sounding true, and it really does prevent them from clouding out the beautiful reality we’re actually meant to believe. +  I was...

Whitney English and Jessie Pepper chat about everything from awkward halloween costumes to honest conversations about commitment. early bird specials. how to work your parents for a free dinner. In this episode you’ll hear us talk about: Making your man work for it. Whitney led her husband David on a hot pursuit for her hand in marriage. He almost let her get away, and the potential regret was what finally made him get serious. Letting your past impact the present. Things we have said...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Krizia Liquido of Verily Magazine. Her words were so inspiring, and here are some of the things that have been on my heart since we talked: + Resentment takes a long time to heal! + Having a safe word is a great way to diffuse a fight. + Sharing the reality of our relationships drags the shame out of the darkness, and it simply cannot live out here in the light.  Don’t forget that I LOVE it when you say hello on social media while you listen:...

Krizia Liquido and Jessie Pepper chat about everything from relocating your family to wondering if you may have picked the wrong person to marry. (Spoiler alert: This last one does NOT mean you’re busted.) In this episode you’ll hear us talk about: First date mistakes. Being late. Using a fancy driver. Buying dinner with a Groupon. Relocating your family. Whether it’s moving across the country or all the way to a new continent, the process of picking up your life and starting fresh...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Monica Swanson of The Grom Mom.  Her words were so inspiring, and here are some of the things that on my heart since we talked: Could journaling could have notable impact on the communication between my husband and myself? Differing communication styles are actually a gift, but I still need to find a way to be efficient amidst the grace. Body-image struggles are hard enough when you go it alone, but finding ways to let G know this part of my...

Monica Swanson and Jessie Pepper chat about everything from grappling with your weight to being a mom to four handsome little grommets.  In this episode you’ll hear about: Getting a rough start. Living with God’s grace to get you through the reality of past relationships. The tough parts make you grateful for the really good parts, and being able to share your story with others can be such an impactful way to encourage couples that you care about. Being a mom to four boys. Keeping...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Kirsten Grove of Simply Grove.  Kirsten gave some helpful tips about venting vs. complaining, and we also talked about how much it means to have a partner who hugs instead of hassles during an overwhelming moment.  Don’t forget that I LOVE it when you say hello on social media while you listen: I’m @styleandpepper on all the channels and it makes my whole day to know when you’re tuning in! Make sure you’re subscribed to the feed wherever you...

Kirsten Grove and Jessie Pepper chat about everything from adoption to arguing over new furniture. In this episode you’ll hear about:   Renovating a home together. Making jokes makes it WAY more fun, and singing through the process keeps the late nights light-hearted. Tune in to Kirsten’s snapchat to see her hilarious segment called, “Late Nights With Shane.” First-date romance. Proof that this can be embraced whether it’s been 16 years or 16 days into the relationship. (Interestingly,...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Jenna Guizar of Blessed is She.  Jenna confirmed that surrounding yourself with a strong community can be exactly what we need to provide hope for a crumbling marriage. We talked about self-worth, mental health, and pep-talks within the context of a relationship and if you absorb ANYTHING from this episode, I pray that it inspires you to go out and share hope with another wife today. :)  Don’t forget that I LOVE it when you say hello on social...

Jenna Guizar and Jessie Pepper chat about everything from cutting curfews to crumbling relationships. In this episode you’ll hear about: Embarrassing music preferences. From Jason Mraz to Eminem. Workout tunes that provide the best soundtrack to all of your sweat sessions. The Love Diet. When your first date jitters give you unbelievable nausea, but then you pass the honeymoon phase and find yourself constantly binging on burritos. (Oh that's not a thing? Ok, just me then.) Jenna nibbled...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Jen Pinkston of The Effortless Chic.  Jen reminded me that a slower pace of life might actually be the new status symbol, and she smartly insists that bringing a third-party into tricky conversations with your partner is a great way to keep the communication from disintegrating.  Don’t forget that I LOVE it when you say hello on social media while you listen: I’m @styleandpepper on all the channels and it makes my whole day to know when you’re...

Jen Pinkston and Jessie Pepper chat about everything from daytime talk shows to daunting house renovations. In this episode you’ll hear about: Decision making. Basing big choices on a scale of priorities and the concept of a fair partnership. These moments allow you to honor the things that are most important to your spouse, and doing so can be a great way to encourage the good of the unit. Moving and settling and temporary living spaces. Making a joint decision to live somewhere that...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Erin Loechner of Design for Mankind. I'm inspired by the way she cleverly compares marriage to everyone's favorite salad-topper, and shows how epic commitment can persist even amidst a serious diagnosis. Don’t forget that I LOVE it when you say hello on social media while you listen: I’m @styleandpepper on all the channels and it makes my whole day to know when you’re tuning in!  Make sure you’re subscribed to the feed where ever you listen to...

Jessie Artigue and Erin Loechner chat about everything from murphy beds to brain tumors. In this episode you’ll hear about... Meaningful surprises. Whether it’s a bad first impression or a day-to-day squeeze in the middle of the kitchen. We’ve both learned that not all initial reactions are accurate, but being open to where life might take you can lead to some incredible gifts. Honor + respect. Recognizing your partner's priorities and taking care not to tarnish their pride. Being a good...

This episode is a quick recap of my chat with Liz Forkin Bohannon of Sseko Designs, and I'm inspired by her keen love of powertools and an impressive commitment to playing fair during a fight. Don’t forget that I LOVE it when you say hello on social media while you listen: I’m @styleandpepper on all the channels and it makes my whole day to know when you’re tuning in!  Make sure you’re subscribed to the feed where ever you listen to your favorite shows, and If you’re enjoying the series,...

In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about: Being in business together: Partnering up in work AND life can be tricky, especially when there are different personality types at play. Liz shares about how to share a vision and accept support from your spouse, all in the same breath. “Working with your spouse is a cocktail of brilliance and humility.” Conflict management: What to do when both partners are “escalators” and learning to trust the other person as a way to find freedom from...