Lose Fat and Build Muscle Without Sacrificing Your Marriage or Relationship (EJ and Tarah Kerwin) | Ep 274

Join our free Facebook group to continue this conversation and connect with others who are building their best health and physique. You’ll get exclusive content, live Q&As, and free nutrition and training guides. — Is your fitness journey unintentionally straining your relationships? How can you pursue personal goals while maintaining emotional intimacy? What systems can help couples thrive in both their health and love lives? Philip ( @witsandweights ) explores the intersection of fitness and relationships with EJ and Tarah Kerwin, licensed therapists and co-hosts of the Relationship Renovation Podcast. Together, they uncover practical tools for navigating conflicts, aligning goals, and fostering collaboration in your fitness journey without sacrificing connection with your partner. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls, communicate more effectively, and build systems that honor your individuality while strengthening your bond. Whether you're meal prepping or juggling gym schedules with kids, this episode offers essential strategies for harmony in both your fitness and personal lives. Today, you’ll learn all about: 2:45 Relationship dynamics and connection with fitness and nutrition 6:38 Managing different schedules and priorities with adaptiveness and intention 10:06 Creating collaborative systems as a couple 13:23 Plan, predict, and prepare 16:25 Maintaining emotional and physical intimacy during intense fitness phases 18:21 Balancing parenting, meeting needs, and gym time 22:21 Recognizing how to show support in coupleship 26:14 Agreement boundaries in coaching dynamics 31:06 Addressing body image and emotional triggers 35:09 Communication strategies, triggers, and boundaries around fitness and nutrition goals 44:02 Navigating differences in parenting and shared values evolve over time 49:13 How vows and flexibility support long-term relationships 53:48 Rapid-fire questions 57:45 Outro Episode resources: Website: relationshiprenovation.com Podcast: relationshiprenovation.com/podcast Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram