Make More Love
by Ellen Dorian
87: The Vacation Test: How Do You Like Your Life?
About this podcast
Are you a male business leader who wants a hot and healthy marriage but feels consumed by the relentless demands of growing your company? Welcome!
Make More Love is the podcast for high-performing male business leaders who want to achieve the business of their dreams—without losing the love of their life.
Join host Ellen Dorian, veteran relationship expert and business coach, as she reveals practical strategies to maintain connection and intimate intensity in committed relationships.
The show is a space for straight-up, judgment-free conversations about how listeners can be extraordinary in every way that matters—from handling the complexities of business to creating a deeply passionate relationship with their life partner without losing sight of what makes them uniquely themselves.
Ellen brings her extensive expertise to challenge obsolete notions of masculinity, transactional thinking, false hierarchies, and the “work-life balance” myth—all of which can get in the way of building passionate, fulfilling life partnerships.
This isn’t therapy. Traditional marriage counseling doesn’t resonate with everyone, so this show delivers practical, relatable advice that leverages the skills business leaders have already mastered in their work to strengthen their relationships.
Tune in weekly for actionable ideas tailored to the unique relationship challenges male business leaders face. The segments are short, so you can listen whenever you have a few minutes—in the car, at the gym, or on the john. Ellen's insights and guest conversations with men who’ve been where you are will resonate and inspire. Plus, with captioned episodes, you can engage anytime, anywhere, with or without sound.
Make More Love gives you a strategic advantage in cultivating a partnership built on mutual respect, appreciation, and true intimacy. Prepare to hear transformative ideas that deliver fast and lasting results. It’s time to focus on what matters most and Make More Love—in Your Life and With Your Wife.
Notes:
Intended for Adult Audiences:
The Make More Love podcast is intended for adult audiences age 18+ only and contains content related to adult life issues. Some material may be considered "not safe for work." Please exercise discretion about where and with whom you listen to the show.
Disclaimer:
The Make More Love podcast is for informational purposes only. None of the information provided by the host or guests should be interpreted as a substitute for professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice or care. Always seek the guidance of a qualified professional with any questions or concerns about your specific situation.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 87 episodes
- 87: The Vacation Test: How Do You Like Your Life? · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 87What does vacation show you about the life you come home to? After returning from a wellness retreat in Greece, Ellen reflects on what stepping away from her normal routine…
- 86: Strategic Vacations - Reducing Relationship Risk in Your Business Plan · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 86What if the biggest thing missing from your business plan has nothing to do with the business? In this episode, Ellen talks about why taking intentional time away can create the…
- 85: How to Get Out of the Doghouse & Repair Your Relationship · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 85Is "The Doghouse" a concept that shows up in your relationship? You know...when something feels off with your partner, but you can't quite figure out what you did wrong? And you…
- 84: Relationship Betrayal: When a Mistake Crosses the Line · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 84Every relationship includes letdowns, but some failures cause much deeper damage. In this episode, Ellen explains the difference between a disappointment, a breach of trust, and…
- 83: What’s Your Trust Archetype? How to Build a High-Trust Relationship · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 83Ellen continues the conversation about trust by moving from the seven domains of trust into the personal patterns each partner brings to their relationship. She introduces seven…
- 82: Why Being Faithful Doesn’t Buy Trust in Your Relationship · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 82In this episode of Make More Love, Ellen takes on one of the most misunderstood issues in long-term relationships: trust. Most people think about trust in terms of the obvious…
- 81: Emotional Fitness in Practice: How to Find Yourself Again with Shaun Zetlin · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 81Ellen continues her conversation with Shaun Zetlin, founder of Zetlin Fitness and author of Emotional Fitness. In Part 1, Ellen and Shaun focused on the philosophy and psychology…
- 80: Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something? What to Watch Out For with Shaun Zetlin-Pt 1 · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 80Ellen speaks with Shaun Zetlin, founder of Zetlin Fitness and author of Emotional Fitness and Push-Up Progression. Shaun shares how being born with club feet, struggling with…
- 79: Relationships Can't Run on Autopilot: How to Avoid a Crash · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 79Ellen introduces the Five-Point Relationship Operating System — a practical, structured framework built from the same tools high-performing business owners already use every day…
- 78: Blame, Judgment, and Avoidance — The Hidden Cost of Staying Stuck · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 78Ellen continues her conversation with Bill Storm — Peak Performance Strategist and veteran of both the Tony Robbins organization and the John Maxwell Leadership Team — diving…
- 77: Wake-Up Call--A No-BS Conversation with Bill Storm About Business and Marriage · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 77In this season opener, Ellen sits down with Bill Storm — Peak Performance Strategist and veteran of both the Tony Robbins organization and the John Maxwell Leadership Team — for…
- 76: Annual Special: Valentine’s Day—Hallmark Holiday or Passionate Power Play · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 76In this Valentine’s Day special episode, Ellen Dorian dives into the history, meaning, and modern-day pressures of the holiday. Whether listeners are diehard romantics or…
- 75: Annual Christmas Episode: The Spirit of Generosity in Relationships · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 75In this special holiday episode, Ellen Dorian reflects on the Spirit of Generosity, a concept she learned from her father and continues to embody in her coaching. Through…
- 74: When Christmas Time is Hard · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 74In this heartfelt bonus episode of the Make More Love Podcast, Ellen Dorian addresses the complex emotions that can arise during the Christmas season, especially for those who…
- 73: Cut Holiday Relationship Stress Fast with 3 GGG Principles · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 73The holiday season can transform what should be magical moments into stressful, pressure-filled events—especially for high-performing men balancing relationships, business…
- 72: Three Steps to Stop the Holidays From Derailing Your Relationship · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 72Ellen Dorian addresses the stress and conflict that holidays bring to high-performing business leaders, particularly business owners facing Q4 pressures alongside personal…
- 71: Co-Pilot or Passenger? How to Start Steering Your Relationship Together · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 71Ellen Dorian explores how business owners can strengthen their relationships by treating their partnership as the foundation that holds everything else together. Drawing from a…
- 70: Playing the Long Game in Relationships or How I Spent My Vacation · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 70Ellen Dorian shares insights from her 10th anniversary Viking river cruise, highlighting three key moves for long-lasting relationships: acceptance, longevity, and defaulting to…
- 69: Case Study-The Rise and Fall of a Relationship · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 69Ellen Dorian analyzes the movie "The Roses" as a case study for relationship decline, illustrating Make More Love's Hierarchy of Relationship Needs and Spiral of Decline models…
- 68: The Brutal Truth About Relationship Conflict--and What to Do About It · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 68Ellen Dorian discusses strategies for managing conflict in relationships, introducing the concept of "passionate problem solving" as an alternative to cold war and hot war…







