The Podcast
Before & Beyond “I Do”
Marriage Begins with Hope
Two people fall in love, promise their lives to one another, and imagine a future built on connection, partnership, and shared dreams.
Yet every marriage eventually encounters challenges no one fully prepares for.
Communication breaks down.
Old wounds surface.
Conflict repeats itself.
Distance slowly grows where closeness once lived.
Before & Beyond “I Do” looks at what it truly takes to build and sustain a healthy, conscious marriage, not just at the beginning, but throughout the many seasons of partnership.
In each episode, Susan shares practical insights, honest reflections, and thoughtful , conscious guidance to help couples better understand themselves, their partners, and the dynamics that shape their partnership.
What the Podcast Explores
This podcast explores many of the experiences couples encounter throughout their relationship, including:
• Communication challenges
• Repeating conflict patterns
• Emotional disconnection
• Rebuilding trust after betrayal
• Navigating differences in needs and expectations
• Strengthening emotional and physical intimacy
• Learning how to repair and reconnect after difficult moments
There will be real couple stories and so much more!
The goal is not perfection.
The goal is helping couples develop the awareness, skills, and perspective needed to build a marriage that can grow stronger over time.

Who This Podcast Is For
Before & Beyond “I Do” is for:
- Engaged couples preparing for marriage
- Married couples navigating challenges
- Partners who want to strengthen their communication and connection
- Couples who believe their relationship is worth understanding and improving
Whether your partnership is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, these episodes are designed to offer insight, perspective, and encouragement.
What You’ll Gain from Listening
Listeners will discover:
- New ways of understanding relationship patterns
- Tools for communicating more clearly and respectfully
- Insight into why conflict repeats itself in many marriages
- Guidance for rebuilding trust and emotional connection
- A deeper understanding of what it means to create a conscious partnership

