Falling in love is easy, but what happens next? Hosted by Kate Marlene, couples therapist and mediator, this is a podcast about what happens when love doesn’t go as planned—which is most of the time.
We’re talking about everything after the honeymoon phase-- relationship conflict, attachment issues, family wounding, breakups, divorce… and really the hardest question of all: "Should we fight for this love, or is it time to let go?"
Kate Marlene Love explores unconscious coupling, highlighting how societal pressures and fear of loneliness lead people into unfulfilling relationships, and provides signs to recognize hurried partnerships.
25 Jun 2025
Episode 7: Shifting the Burden of Emotional Labor
KATE MARLENE explores emotional labor in relationships, highlighting its manifestations and the importance of recognizing early signs of emotional imbalance, ultimately guiding listeners toward building equitable partnerships.
11 Jun 2025
Episode 6: How Romantic Love Can Help (or Hurt) Our Mental Health
Kate Marlene shares insights on how romantic relationships profoundly impact mental health, exploring the brain's wiring for love, the effects of conflict, and strategies for protecting well-being during and after love, in this interview.
Dating coach Janice Formichella discusses the psychological and physiological effects of breakups, including grief, confusion, and obsessive thinking, in an interview with host Kate Marlene.
29 May 2025
Episode 4. When Parenthood Changes a Relationship
Host Kate Marlene explores how parenthood transforms romantic relationships, impacting identity and intimacy, and provides communication strategies for couples navigating disconnection, offering insight into growth and potential separation.
21 May 2025
Episode 3: My Partner Won't Go to Therapy
What do you do when you’re ready to grow—but your partner refuses to go to therapy?
What if you're feeling alone in wanting to fix things or it feels your partner isn't taking the problems of your relationship seriously.
In this episode of Falling in Love is Easy, Kate answers a listener’s heartfelt question about being in a long-term relationship where emotional disconnection, repeated arguments, and personal growth are met with resistance. We explore what it means to work on your relationship without your partner’s participation in therapy and why their avoidance doesn’t always mean they don’t care.
Whether you're trying to heal ongoing relationship conflict, feel like you're doing all the emotional labor, or are just starting to wake up to your own needs, this episode will help you find clarity, confidence, and a way forward.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why some people avoid therapy or resist emotional vulnerability
How to begin healing your relationship by working on yourself first
The difference between a partner who won’t go to therapy and a partner who won’t grow
Signs your partner might still be willing to work on the relationship, even if they avoid therapy
How to set boundaries, speak your truth, and stop walking on eggshells
The ripple effect of personal growth in a relationship
Why couples' therapy may not fix the deeper underlying issues for each partner
Making the decision to leave when your partner truly refuses to work together
When to consider individual therapy or coaching (even without your partner)
If you're feeling alone in your relationship, this episode is for you.
💌 Have a listener question? Email me at:
📬 hello@katemarlenelove.com
Let’s Stay Connected:
🌍 Website: www.katemarlenelove.com (http://www.katemarlenelove.com)
🎵 Music Credit: "asleep next to you" by SSS from the album Open Cycle
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📱 TikTok: @katemarlene
🎙 Instagram: @katemarlenelove (https://www.instagram.com/katemarlenelove)
13 May 2025
Episode 2: Building Trust Through Conflict Resolution
We’ve all heard that relationships take work, but what does that really mean when things get tense, emotions run high, and we find ourselves in yet another fight?
In this episode of Falling in Love is Easy, we explore the transformative power of conflict and how learning to fight well can actually bring us closer. Because not all conflict is bad, in fact, the way we handle it can make or break trust, safety, and long-term connection.
You’ll learn:
The difference between healthy and unhealthy conflict
Why fighting isn’t a failure — it’s a doorway to growth
How conflict can actually build trust and intimacy
What’s really at stake when we’re arguing (it’s usually not about the dishes)
Why meeting your own emotional needs first might be the key to showing up with compassion
We also talk about how to recognize when conflict is productive… and when it’s become a pattern that’s driving you apart.
Whether you’re in a relationship, healing from one, or learning how to navigate love more consciously — this episode is for you.
Learn more or book a session: www.katemarlenelove.com (http://www.katemarlenelove.com)
Follow me on Instagram: @katemarlenelove (https://www.instagram.com/katemarlenelove)
On TikTok: @katemarlene
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"Conflict isn’t the problem. The repair is where the real intimacy begins."
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Music: "asleep next to you" by SSS on her album Open Cycle. Sarah Schneider is an electronic musician and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. You can find her music on Bandcamp
https://sssssss.bandcamp.com/
6 May 2025
Episode 1: Why Falling in Love Is Easy (and Staying in Love Is the Work)
Welcome to the very first episode of Falling in Love Is Easy - a podcast about everything that happens after the honeymoon phase.
In this episode, I introduce the heart behind the show: why I created it, what I’ve learned through my own relationships, and the work I do supporting people navigating love, conflict, separation, and personal growth.
If you've ever wondered why love feels hard after the falling part, or whether your relationship is worth fighting for—or finally letting go of—this podcast is for you.
Let's talk about the title, Falling in Love Is Easy. But is it?
My journey through marriage, divorce, and emotional recovery
Attachment theory, chemical attraction, love and sex addiction
The work of love, commitment, and personal growth
What I've learned as a lawyer, mediator, and couples therapist
Why I believe conflict can be a catalyst for intimacy
My mission to help people get unstuck in love—together or apart
Navigating the tension between staying and leaving
Recovering from heartbreak or repetitive relationship patterns
Couples seeking tools to reconnect or separate with compassion
Kate Marlene is a relationship therapist, certified mediator, and couple's therapist who helps individuals and couples navigate love, conflict, and clarity. She brings humor, honesty, and real-life wisdom to the often messy—but meaningful—work of love.
Contact for a free discovery call:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/katemarlenelove
🌐 Website: www.katemarlenelove.com (https://www.katemarlenelove.com)
📧 Email: katemarlenelove@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @katemarlenelove (https://www.instagram.com/katemarlenelove)
🎵 TikTok: @katemarlene
Music: "asleep next to you" by SSS on her album Open Cycle. Sarah Schneider is an electronic musician and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. You can find her music on Bandcamp
https://sssssss.bandcamp.com/
18 Mar 2025
Introducing: Falling in Love is Easy (Teaser)
This is Falling in Love is Easy—a podcast about what happens when love doesn’t go as planned—which is most of the time. We’re talking about everythingafter the honeymoon phase-- relationship conflict, attachment issues, family wounding, breakups, divorce… and really the hardest question of all: "Should we fight for this love, or is it time to let go?"
I’m Kate Marlene, a couples' therapist, and mediator focused on helping individuals and couples sort through the grey areas of love, uncover their truth, and heal together or on a separate path.
I’ll be talking to experts, diving into real relationships, break up stories, and exploring some ways tohelp resolve conflict or move through the pain of ending a relationship.
Kate Marlene
Email: katemarlenelove@gmail.com
TikTok: @katemarlene
Insta: @katemarlenelove
Music: "asleep next to you" by SSS on her album Open Cycle. Sarah Schneider is an electronic musician and multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. You can find her music on Bandcamp
https://sssssss.bandcamp.com/
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