Don Olund, Relationship Specialist & Executive Coach

12/18/2022

Not sure if this is for you right now? -

I know that above all you want more harmony in your house and more connection with your partner and family. ESPECIALLY during the holidays. And you’ve probably tried a LOT of different strategies to try to get out of the cycle of conflict you find yourselves stuck in. It can feel so frustrating an...

04/20/2022

Check out my new podcast on transforming relationships. Each 30 min episode tackles relationship challenges and real life situations couples encounter. It's entertaining, funny, raw, and loaded with really good content and solutions to help couples experience meaningful connections.
So, check it out and if you like it, give us a good rating and share the podcast with others. Thanks!

12/25/2018

Want to make this a holiday a little more special. Check out these 5 simple gifts you can give to others that don’t cost a penny!
http://www.donolund.com/5-christmas-gifts-you-can-give-away

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08/02/2018

How to Know if You Can Fix an Unhappy Marriage

When you partner promises change, you might be asking yourself a few very common and understandable questions...

Is it real?
Will it last?
Will it be enough for me to stay?

The emotion investment you're making is so high, so how do you know...if it's real, will it last, and should you stay?

Don and Amanda (hosts of the All About We podcast) talk about 3 things that need to happen in order to answer these questions.

06/21/2018

This may be the toughest, yet most important, episode of All About We.

Don is sharing about his recent experience of loss and how we can support a parent who is dying.

Episode 111 of All About We. Subscribe on iTunes.

06/07/2018

All couples encounter major problems from time-to-time. You are not going to get along 24/7.

Most couples can manage to get through minor problems. All of us need help navigating our way through the major issues that flare up.

Don't fall into the trap of stockpiling your problems.

Let us guide you with strategy and tools to help you resolve major problems together.

Episode 110 of the All About We Podcast

05/31/2018

"Love hurts..." It's not just a song lyric. It's a true, tangible pain.
So, why (and when) does love hurt so much?
Want to know what causes love to hurt, and how to heal when love hurts? Listen in...

Episode 109 of The All About We Podcast

05/23/2018

So much of life's pain could be averted by tackling one specific thing as you embark on your relationship...whether you're a newbie couple or you want to get things back on track, Don and Amanda are talking about the ONE thing to talk about right now...EXPECTATIONS...

05/17/2018

Do you wish relationships came with an instruction manual? Well, Don has created a communications blueprint for anyone just starting out in marriage...or for those of us who want to do it differently going forward...

Listen in for details.

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05/11/2018

We recorded episode 106. It'll be in the podcast feed on Sunday. All about the ONE thing that "connected" couples do in their relationships that we should all be doing in our relationships. Be sure to subscribe to get the recording. https://itunes.apple.com/gy/podcast/all-about-we/id1108555662

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05/02/2018

“What’s your problem?”
“Will you stop with the tears!”
“Oh, here you go again…”
“I can’t believe you’re crying over this.”

No one wants to hear this when the emotions start flowing. But sometimes guys just don't know how to relate to their woman's emotions.

Don has five ways to respond so you get the manly-sensitivity award next time emotions spike.

Visit donolund.com to learn more. Subscribe to the All About We podcast on iTunes.

04/26/2018

Your kids WANT you to be strong and enforce consequences...

Don't believe us? Don has heard this directly from teen clients, over and over again.

So why do parents find is so hard? And how can we help you make it easier?

Don and Amanda, co-hosts of the All About We podcast (find us on iTunes and subscribe for weekly episodes!) are talking today about 5 Easy Steps for Enforcing Consequences

04/16/2018

This is a topic I don't like talking about but I deal with it a lot in my work with couples. Vulnerability can surface when you least expect it. One glance in the mirror may pause you to think, "Is an affair worth the risk?" Here are 5 things to consider.
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Unsatisfied in your marriage? Thinking about someone else? You're not alone. Before you act, here are 5 things to consider before you enter an affair.

04/12/2018

About 3 years ago an unmasking happened that rocked marriages. Someone hacked into Ashley Madison’s 37 million subscriber database exposing the identities of individuals seeking an affair.

AM’s motto: “Life is short. Have an affair.”

To us, that seems somewhat hollow. The reality is, life is hard after an affair.

So what ARE the consequences of even the most seemingly secret of affairs? And what should you know about the "after-life?"

Today, Don and Amanda talk about 5 Things to Consider Before You Enter an Affair...

04/04/2018

Trust is foundational to relationships. Trust establishes security. On this foundation, all other elements of the relationship are built.

When trust is broken, due to betrayal, withdrawal, or lack of honesty, not all is lost. There are certain things you can do to repair it...

Don and Amanda are talking today about 7 things you can do to repair trust in your relationship...

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03/29/2018

How to Stop Your "Big But" From Squashing Your Partner

How many times have you heard (or find yourself saying...)
I hear what you’re saying, but…
You have a point but…
That might be true but…
Yeah, but…
I agree with you, but…

This is having an impact on your relationship!

Don Olund and Amanda Berlin, co-hosts of the All About We podcast, are talking about this phenomenon, LIVE, and five things you can do to get rid of that BUT.

03/18/2018

I get this question posed to me a lot from soon-to-be or already-there empty nesters. The simple answer is "yes". Getting there takes a mutual effort. I share 5 common things I see in couples who find each other in the empty nest. http://ow.ly/8bg430j16e0

Some would argue that people don't change much. I disagree. Can couples change? Absolutely! Find out what it takes.