August, 2025

In this transformative issue, Leading and Love takes a deep dive into what it really means to thrive without running on empty. From the boardroom to the bedroom, from parenting to partnerships, we explore the invisible forces that drain us—and the intentional practices that can restore clarity, connection, and calm.

Whether you're navigating career transitions, emotional overload, or relationship friction, these pages offer real stories, practical tools, and compassionate insights to help you reclaim your energy and protect what matters most.

We want to remind you that balance isn't a luxury—it's a lifeline.

Habits that Last beyond the Honeymoon

Married

In the beginning, love feels effortless. Conversations flow, affection is easy, and everything about the other person feels new and exciting. But what happens after the honeymoon—whether literal or figurative...
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The Hidden Gift in Every Misunderstanding

Communication

In every strong relationship—whether romantic, familial, or professional—misunderstandings are inevitable. For couples who lead in the workplace and at home, the stakes often feel higher. A quick comment, a forgotten message, or a misinterpreted action can trigger tension...
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Staying Grounded Isn’t About Doing Less—It’s About Doing This

Self-Care

For working couples in leadership, the pace of life rarely slows on its own. Meetings, responsibilities, family schedules, and unexpected demands seem to multiply weekly. In response, many of us assume that the key...
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Five Conversations every Engaged Couple should Have

Engaged

Engagement is a season filled with excitement, anticipation, and planning. From choosing a venue to selecting your wedding colors, the focus often centers around the big day. But the most important work of engagement isn’t...
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Is Your Parenting More About You Than Them?

Parenting

Parenting is often described as the most selfless act—raising a child to become their own person, equipped to navigate the world with confidence, compassion, and integrity. But in the quiet moments of frustration, correction, or even celebration...
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How to Keep Things Fun but Focused while Dating

Dating

Dating can feel like a tightrope walk—especially for working professionals who take their time, values, and emotional energy seriously. You want to enjoy the experience, explore chemistry, and have fun. But you also don’t want to waste time...
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Is Porn Quietly Rewiring Your Mind?

Health & Wellness

It usually starts privately. A moment of stress, curiosity, or loneliness. A few clicks on a screen. No one gets hurt, nothing gets broken—at least not right away. But over time, something begins to change. What once felt harmless starts to feel...
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When ‘I’m Sorry’ Falls Flat—Do This Instead

Relationships

It’s a phrase we’ve all said and heard countless times. And in healthy relationships, it’s often the first step toward repair. But what happens when “I’m sorry” doesn’t seem to land—when the hurt still lingers...
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What You Say Yes To… You Also Pay For

Finance

Every time we say yes—to a new subscription, a spontaneous purchase, a bigger house, or even a social obligation—we’re also making a payment. Sometimes it’s financial...
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What Blended Families Know About Resilience That Others Don’t

Family

Blended families know something about strength that most people don’t. It’s not the strength of having everything go smoothly or the strength of picture-perfect harmony. It’s the quiet, often unseen strength of starting over while carrying pieces...
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Are You Climbing the Ladder While Your Marriage Falls Apart?

Career & Work

The emails are answered. The projects get done. The leadership reviews go well. You’re climbing. Promotions, influence, and recognition all confirm what you hoped: the long hours and strategic moves are working...
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The Secret to Staying Sharp—No Matter Your Age or Stage

Personal Development

For couples navigating careers, raising families, leading in their communities, and growing older together, the question isn’t just how to survive the pressure—but how to stay mentally and emotionally engaged along the way. Staying sharp isn’t just about cognition...
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Building a Lasting Legacy Starts With How You Lead at Home

Leadership

Legacy is a word often reserved for the workplace. It shows up in retirement speeches, company values, and succession plans. For high-performing couples in leadership, building a legacy at work can feel like a noble and worthy pursuit—and it is. But too often, legacy becomes something we associate...
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Intentional Leisure: Rhythms that Restore

Activities, Travel & Vacation

For many working couples in leadership, rest feels counterintuitive. In a world that rewards hustle, availability, and output, leisure often gets pushed to the margins—something you do if there’s time left over. But in relationships that are built to last, rest isn’t an afterthought...
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Why Some Leaders Get Stuck, How to Recognize It, and Get Unstuck

Leadership

No matter how talented, experienced, or driven you are as a leader, at some point in your leadership journey, you’re likely to feel stuck. As an organizational psychologist and licensed mental health clinician, I have observed many of my clients across sectors feeling stuck, and I have experienced it myself. Sometimes it’s hard to name your experience. You may feel a subtle but persistent loss of self ...
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