Intimacy Evolution
The podcast that helps you enjoy deeper connection and more intimacy in your relationships. Join Brianna & Mark Carey, a wife & husband duo, as they discuss desire, intimacy and how to embrace the changes within your relationship. They share from their experiences, have guest interviews to bring new tips & perspectives on how to be intentional with the attention you give your relationship.
Brianna is a relationship and intimacy coach with 16 years of experience as a women's sexual health educator. Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been running his private practice for 8 years. Together, they help couples create the relationships they crave.
Intimacy Evolution
Unlock Your Family's Potential: Living Life with Intention with Ann Sheu --ep 60
In this episode Mark + Bri talk with Ann Sheu, co-founder of Mpowered Journey, about building deep, intentional family connections. Ann shares the accidental origins of Mpowered Journey, born from her and her husband Sunny's realization that they were prioritizing work over personal and family well-being.
They delve into Mpowered Journey's unique approach, which emphasizes individual clarity before couples work, and explore why defining your "no matter what" values is foundational for a truly aligned family life. Learn how to prevent work-life imbalance by applying business principles to your home, from weekly "Family Alignment Meetings" to crafting a long-term "Family Decade Dream" that acts as a powerful filter for life's choices.
This conversation highlights the transformative power of intentionality, the benefits of understanding your core individual values, and the pitfalls of "punting" crucial family time and dreams. Ann also shares her personal values, emphasizing authenticity, continuous growth, and embracing your "quirky superpowers."
Episode Highlights:
- 00:37 The Birth of Mpowered Journey: Ann shares how her personal journey led to creating a program for intentional family life.
- 01:41 Applying Business Principles to Family Life: Discover how strategies used in business can create a thriving home environment.
- 04:02 The Importance of Individual Work: Why getting clear on your personal values is the first step to family alignment.
- 11:38 Weekly Family Alignment Meetings: Learn about this crucial habit for families to operate as a cohesive leadership team.
- 16:42 The Family Decade Dream: How a long-term family vision, like Ann's "2000 free days" goal, shapes daily decisions.
- 27:08 Avoiding the Pitfalls of Punting: Understanding the dangers of delaying important relationships and moments for "someday."
- 32:35 The Power of Values Work: How identifying your "no matter what" values (0% aspirational) unlocks confidence and filters life's noise.
- 39:17 Embracing Your Quirky Superpowers: Lean into what makes you unique to bring your best self to your family and community.
Connect with Ann and Mpowered Journey:
- Website: mpoweredjourney.com
- Instagram: Mpowered Journey
Connect with Bri:
Instagram: @_brianna_carey_
Connect with Mark:
Instagram: @mark_carey_
Website: IntimacyEvolution.com
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