Welcome back to The 4 Habits Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Andrea & Jon sit down with Kathy Rushing, a seasoned Marriage & Family Counsellor and relationship coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurial couples navigate the challenges of love and business.
With over 30 years of experience and more than 40 years of marriage to a serial entrepreneur, Kathy knows firsthand what it takes to balance ambition with connection. Through her Lodestar Relationship Coaching and Committed: The Entrepreneur Marriage podcast, she guides couples to stay aligned while chasing big dreams.
💡 Can you work AND live together without driving each other crazy? In this episode, we uncover:
✔️ The real challenges of being married to an entrepreneur
✔️ How to avoid resentment when one partner is “all-in” on a business
✔️ Kathy’s must-have relationship rhythms to keep love strong
✔️ How to set boundaries between work and personal life
If you and/or your partner are entrepreneurs, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you succeed in both business and love!
🎧 Listen now and learn how to build a thriving marriage while growing a business.
Episode Highlights (Timestamps):
00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Kathy Rushing
02:05 - The Entrepreneur’s Marriage: Is it Possible to Have Both?
05:45 - The #1 Challenge for Entrepreneur Couples & How to Solve It
09:30 - “The Business is a Mistress” – How to Avoid This Common Pitfall
12:50 - The 30-Minute Power Connect: A Simple Tool for Staying Aligned
18:15 - The Importance of Setting Boundaries Between Work& Love
23:40 - Keeping the Fun & Friendship Alive in Your Relationship
29:55 - The 6 Types of Intimacy & Why They Matter for Entrepreneurs
35:10 - Kathy’s Best Advice for Couples Who Work & Live Together
Next Steps:
A) Take Action – Connect with Kathy Rushing:
– Website: https://www.kathyrushing.com
– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-rushing/
– Podcast: Committed: The Entrepreneur Marriagehttps://www.kathyrushing.com/podcast
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