Make More Love

About Make More Love

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. Rights and Permissions: By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of the Ellen Dorian Group/Passionate Partners Project (Ellen Dorian) or used by Ellen Dorian with permission and are protected under U.S. and international copyright laws.

Publisher

Ellen Dorian

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Dec 2023

Latest episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

86 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Sept 2026

   86: Strategic Vacations - Reducing Relationship Risk in Your Business Plan

   What 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 space to see opportunities you miss when you’re buried in daily operations. After returning to a wellness retreat in Greece, she shares how the trip gave her room to think about what she wants next year to look like, both in business and in her relationship. She also explains why traditional strategic planning often spends too much time correcting past mistakes and not enough time considering what could be possible. Then she walks listeners through a simple exercise for looking at business and relationship plans side by side, so you can spot patterns, dependencies, conflicts, and competition for your time and attention. Part 1: Why Strategic Planning Often Misses the Opportunities Ellen explains why waiting until the end of the year can lead to rushed planning, and why the Opportunities part of a SWOT analysis often gets less attention than it deserves. Part 2: Possibility Planning for Your Business and Relationship Listeners are guided through five questions designed to help them think beyond current circumstances and consider what they want both their business and relationship to look like next year. Part 3: Work-Life Integration in Practice Ellen shows how to compare the two sides of the plan and identify patterns, dependencies, conflicts, and the resources both business and relationship are competing for. Key Takeaways: Start thinking about next year before the end-of-year frenzy hits. Don’t spend all of your planning time fixing what went wrong. Give yourself enough space to see possibilities and opportunities. Think deliberately about what you want your relationship to look like next year, not just your business. Look at your business and relationship plans together instead of treating them as separate parts of your life. Pay attention to patterns, dependencies, conflicts, and where both sides are competing for your time and attention. Once you’ve worked through your own ideas, bring your partner into the conversation. Call to Action: If you want help thinking through your specific situation, schedule a free Relationship Reset Call with Ellen at: relationshipresetcall.com Closing Thoughts: You don’t need to go to Greece to step away and think about what you want next year to look like, but you do need to create enough time and headspace to see beyond what you’re already doing. If you don’t decide what you want next year to look like, there’s a good chance it will end up looking a lot like this year. Support & Resources: Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call. (https://RelationshipResetCall.com) For immediate insights, take the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard: A fast free quiz to pinpoint relationship strengths and stressors, and identify priorities that need your attention. find it at: MakeMoreLove.show/quiz (MakeMoreLove.show/quiz) All links can be found below. Share the Love: If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Leave a Review for Make More Love: https://www.makemorelove.show/reviews/new/ (https://www.makemorelove.show/reviews/new/) About the Host: Ellen Dorian is a relationship and business coach dedicated to helping high-performing business leaders truly create the business, relationship, and life that most entrepreneurs only dream of. Disclaimer: The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations. "Love isn't something you find. You have to make it. And that's my mission-- to help you Make More Love, with Your Wife and In Your Life.'" - Ellen Dorian Make More Love Show Website: www.makemorelove.show (https://www.makemorelove.show) Parent Company - The Passionate Partners Project: www.passionatepartnersproject.com (http://www.passionatepartnersproject.com/) Join Our Passionate Partners Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105) Contact Me Directly: Email: ellen@passionatepartnersproject.com (mailto:ellen@passionatepartnersproject.com) Or direct message me via social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/ (https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/) Take the free Relationship Dynamics Quiz: http://makemorelove.show/quiz (http://makemorelove.show/quiz) Set up a Free Relationship Reset Call with me: http://relationshipresetcall.com (https://relationshipresetcall.com)

2. 

   13 Aug 2026

   85: How to Get Out of the Doghouse & Repair Your Relationship

   Is "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 get frozen out. In this episode, I'm looking at what the doghouse really is and why it's such a common phenomenon. It could be the result of a serious mistake, or maybe it's a collection of small things like missed requests, forgotten promises, unmet expectations, and attempts to connect that didn't get much of a response. I'll also tell you about one of my VIP clients, Bill, who was completely frustrated by how often he seemed to land in the doghouse. Once we figured out what was actually happening, the solution became a lot clearer. Part 1: How You End Up in the Doghouse To you, the doghouse often feels like it's come out of nowhere. Your partner can draw a straight line of events leading up to it. Part 2: The Little Things Aren't Always So Little My client, Bill thought he should get a pass on some of the small stuff because he was working 12- and 14-hour days. His wife experienced those same things very differently. Part 3: Five Strategies to Retire the Doghouse for Good What you can do when you're already in it, and how to deal with expectations, promises, frustrations, and requests before resentment starts building again. Key Takeaways: Good intentions don't always create the impact you intended. People think they get into the doghouse because they do something wrong, but more often it's something we *don't* do. Forgetting important things, failing to follow through on promises, repeatedly ignoring your partner's bids for connection. The doghouse is not usually the first thing your partner turns to. They've likely tried several times to get you to pay attention before finally giving up and pulling away. A regular planning session can help both of you get expectations and requests out in the open before they turn into bigger problems. Call to Action: Think about something your partner has asked for recently that you haven't gotten around to yet. Maybe it's important. Maybe it seems ridiculously small. Either way, if you said you were going to do it, go do it. And if you keep finding yourself in the doghouse without knowing how you got there, it may be time for a bigger conversation about how the two of you handle disappointment and frustration. Closing Thoughts: I'd love to see couples retire the doghouse altogether. You shouldn't have to guess what's wrong, and your partner shouldn't have to keep asking for the same thing until they finally give up. Pay attention. Follow through. Clear things up when something goes wrong. Those are pretty basic skills, but they can make a big difference in how connected you feel to each other. Support & Resources: Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call. (https://RelationshipResetCall.com) For immediate insights, take the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard: A fast free quiz to pinpoint relationship strengths and stressors, and identify priorities that need your attention. find it at: MakeMoreLove.show/quiz (MakeMoreLove.show/quiz) All links can be found below. Share the Love: If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Leave a Review for Make More Love: https://www.makemorelove.show/reviews/new/ (https://www.makemorelove.show/reviews/new/) About the Host: Ellen Dorian is a relationship and business coach dedicated to helping high-performing business leaders truly create the business, relationship, and life that most entrepreneurs only dream of. Disclaimer: The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations. "Love isn't something you find. You have to make it. And that's my mission-- to help you Make More Love, with Your Wife and In Your Life.'" - Ellen Dorian Make More Love Show Website: www.makemorelove.show (https://www.makemorelove.show) Parent Company - The Passionate Partners Project: www.passionatepartnersproject.com (http://www.passionatepartnersproject.com/) Join Our Passionate Partners Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105) Contact Me Directly: Email: ellen@passionatepartnersproject.com (mailto:ellen@passionatepartnersproject.com) Or direct message me via social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/ (https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/) Take the free Relationship Dynamics Quiz: http://makemorelove.show/quiz (http://makemorelove.show/quiz) Set up a Free Relationship Reset Call with me: http://relationshipresetcall.com (https://relationshipresetcall.com)

3. 

   30 Jul 2026

   84: Relationship Betrayal: When a Mistake Crosses the Line

   Every 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 a full-on betrayal. She looks at the role of intent, why concealment can become the most damaging part of a betrayal, and how your partner’s perception shapes the impact. She also shares practical steps for repairing a breach and a five-step process for rebuilding after betrayal. Part 1: Disappointment, Breach, or Betrayal? Ellen breaks relationship letdowns into three categories and explains why the distinction can help you figure out where to begin. A disappointment happens when an expectation is not met. A breach occurs when an important agreement, boundary, responsibility, or shared understanding gets broken without intent. Betrayal involves forethought. You knew there was a line, and you chose to cross it. She also shares a client example involving a financial agreement and shows how a breach can become a relationship-building experience when it is addressed honestly and promptly. Part 2: What Makes Betrayal Different? Betrayal attacks trust and usually involves two traits: forethought and perception. Forethought is the awareness that you are crossing a line. Perception is what your actions come to mean to your partner and how much damage they cause. Ellen shares the story of a client whose husband returned to a habit he had promised to stop. The behavior was one problem, but allowing his wife to continue supporting him based on false information became the larger betrayal. The episode also looks at five common forms of betrayal, including infidelity, broken confidences, lying, financial secrecy, and failing to have your partner’s back. Part 3: Five Steps for Rebuilding After Betrayal Drawing from the SHI*T Model introduced in Episode 39, Ellen outlines five steps for working through betrayal: Decide whether you are willing to repair the damage. End your love affair with resentment. Let go of the mythology of love. Use what happened to better understand yourself. Rebuild the relationship through consistent action. Repairing the damage may help both partners reach a healthier place, even if they eventually decide not to stay together. Key Takeaways Most disappointments can be resolved with a solid apology and better follow-through. A breach of trust is unintentional, but it still requires accountability and repair. Betrayal involves knowingly crossing a line. Concealing the behavior may cause as much damage as the original act. Trust returns through consistent behavior, not one apology or one deep conversation. Repair after betrayal usually benefits from the support of a qualified coach or counselor. Call to Action Think about the agreements you and your partner are currently living by. Do they still fit the reality of your lives, or are you clinging to rules that no longer feel fair or useful? Share your thoughts with Ellen by email or in the Passionate Partners Insider Community on Facebook. For help working through a breach of trust or betrayal in your own relationship, schedule a free and private Relationship Reset Call at: relationshipresetcall.com Closing Thoughts The labels disappointment, breach, and betrayal are not there to give couples something new to argue about. They help you understand what happened and decide where to begin. You do not have to make every decision about the future today, but you do need to move in a direction. Either you begin rebuilding trust or you begin letting go. Support & Resources Listen to Episode 39 (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2ee5418b-26cd-48d3-a5c6-c072a94a7d2c/) for the complete SHI*T Model and a deeper look at working through betrayal. Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the P3 Insider's Community or directly with her via email. Or, for one on one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call. (https://RelationshipResetCall.com) For immediate insights, take the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard: A fast free quiz to pinpoint relationship strengths and stressors, and identify priorities that need your attention. find it at: MakeMoreLove.show/quiz (MakeMoreLove.show/quiz) All links can be found below. Share the Love: If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Leave a Review for Make More Love: https://www.makemorelove.show/reviews/new/ (https://www.makemorelove.show/reviews/new/) About the Host: Ellen Dorian is a relationship and business coach dedicated to helping high-performing business leaders truly create the business, relationship, and life that most entrepreneurs only dream of. Disclaimer: The Make More Love show is for information and entertainment purposes only, and reflects the personal opinions and experiences of the host and guests. It is not a substitute for professional advice or guidance in specific situations. "Love isn't something you find. You have to make it. And that's my mission-- to help you Make More Love, with Your Wife and In Your Life.'" - Ellen Dorian Make More Love Show Website: www.makemorelove.show (https://www.makemorelove.show) Parent Company - The Passionate Partners Project: www.passionatepartnersproject.com (http://www.passionatepartnersproject.com/) Join Our Passionate Partners Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/682764239165105) Contact Me Directly: Email: ellen@passionatepartnersproject.com (mailto:ellen@passionatepartnersproject.com) Or direct message me via social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/ (https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dorian.7/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendorian/) Take the free Relationship Dynamics Quiz: http://makemorelove.show/quiz (http://makemorelove.show/quiz) Set up a Free Relationship Reset Call with me: http://relationshipresetcall.com (https://relationshipresetcall.com)

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