Rise Above It Relationship Coaching

08/03/2026

What it really means when your partner triggers you:

A great partner can make you feel seen, supported, and inspired.
And… that same great partner can also poke at every trigger you’ve ever had.
It’s funny how relationships have a way of doing both at the exact same time.

Old fears, past hurts, insecurities, limiting beliefs — they all come up in the places where we feel safest. Not to sabotage the relationship, but to show us what still needs tending.

This is why secure relationships matter.
They give you room to breathe.
Room to be human.
Room to grow without shame.

If your relationship is bringing things to the surface right now, it doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re being invited into deeper healing.

If you’re navigating something that feels big or unexpected right now, reach out. Sometimes one grounded conversation makes all the difference. Let’s talk
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07/28/2026

Respect lasts longer than any temporary feeling.

07/27/2026

www.raicoaching.com/go-first Go First" is a private coaching experience designed to help wives rebuild connection, trust, and intimacy—without needing their husband to go first.
This is not about marriage management. It’s about healing from the inside out—so you can stop disappearing, start leading with softness, and feel like yourself again.

07/25/2026

Ever wonder what I do and how I help you?
Imagine my surprise and delight when NY Executive Podcast reached out to interview me about my business and how I help people. Here is the 5 minute interview…

NY Executive Podcast is the inside line for small business owners — the operators quietly running American Main Street, building it brick by brick. Every week, our hosts sit down with a vetted guest for a focused, broadcast-grade conversation about the moves that actually moved the needle. Origin ...

07/24/2026

Here was a surprise. NY Executive Podcast reached out to me to share my work on their podcast. I was very pleased (and nervous) to do it. This the interview….

NY Executive Podcast is the inside line for small business owners — the operators quietly running American Main Street, building it brick by brick. Every week, our hosts sit down with a vetted guest for a focused, broadcast-grade conversation about the moves that actually moved the needle. Origin ...

07/03/2026

Patience is lovely… until it becomes the very thing keeping you stuck.
So many women wait quietly, hoping he’ll notice, change, or step up. But waiting without being heard doesn’t create connection—it creates resentment.

Passive patience feels like love, but it slowly drains you. You start feeling like you’re the one carrying the relationship, giving more than you should, and sacrificing pieces of yourself just to keep the peace.

When you need more, the real path forward is helping your husband succeed in giving you more—not silently hoping he’ll figure it out.
Sacrifice without support isn’t love. It’s depletion.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep waiting.
If you’re ready to learn the skills that help you get more of what you need, I’d love to support you.

07/02/2026

🌸 Today is the day! 🌸

My eBook is officially LIVE on Amazon Kindle!
5 Empowering Steps to Elevating Your Relationship: The Healthy Boundaries Starter Kit

This little snippet from Chapter 1 gives you a glimpse of what's inside — a warm, honest, and practical guide to creating relationships that feel safe, balanced, and deeply fulfilling.

If any of these words land in your heart today, this book was written for you. 💕
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=healthy+boundaries+starter+kit+5+empowering+steps+to+Elevating+your+relationship&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss
If this speaks to your heart, please share it with someone who needs it. You never know whose life it might change.

06/30/2026

Excited to announce.. My eBook "5 Empowering Steps to Elevating Your Relationship: The Healthy Boundaries Starter Kit" is now LIVE and available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle! or wait for July 2nd, the launch date.

For those of you who knew this was coming — a very special thank you for your patience, your encouragement, and your belief in me. You kept me going!

This book is for every woman who has ever felt drained, overlooked, or disconnected in her relationships. You can find it here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6V9L3B5?spcref=PUBLISHED_PREORDER_LIVE

Discover what you truly need — and give yourself permission to ask for it
Set boundaries that feel natural, not harsh
Let go of guilt and step into your worth
Deepen intimacy through honesty and mutual respect
Live your boundaries every day — not perfectly, but with intention and grace
This isn't just a book. It's a gentle hand on your shoulder, reminding you that healthier, more fulfilling relationships are not only possible — they're waiting for you.

If this speaks to your heart, please share it with someone who needs it. You never know whose life it might change.

06/22/2026

Many women know what they need. They know what matters.
But somewhere between knowing and saying it out loud,
fear steps in.

Communicate Clearly

Not with screaming, not with angry stares, not by ignoring the problem hoping things change on their own

After fifty plus years of marriage and 16 years of coaching I know firsthand that relationships thrive not because people never have needs—but because they learn to honor and communicate them with honesty and grace.
Healthy boundaries are only effective when they are communicated. Boundaries that remain unspoken often become resentments waiting to happen.

Yet for many people, speaking honestly about their needs feels uncomfortable. They worry about hurting someone's feelings, creating conflict, or appearing selfish.

Healthy communication isn't selfish. It's respectful.

Clear communication allows others to understand what matters to you and gives your relationships the opportunity to grow stronger through honesty and understanding.

Unspoken expectations often lead to frustration. Unexpressed needs often turn into resentment. Boundaries that remain hidden rarely bring peace.
Healthy relationships thrive when people are willing to speak truth with kindness.

If this resonates with you, let this be your reminder: your voice matters.
Drop a 💛 if you’re ready to start communicating your needs with more clarity and confidence.

06/04/2026

When I was learning to ride a bike, I was convinced I understood it.

I'd read about balance.
I knew where the brakes were.
I knew how pedaling worked.

Then I got on the bike.

A few seconds later I forgot to brake, hit a garbage can, and landed inside it.

Turns out understanding balance and living balance are two very different things.

Marriage can be like that.

You can read books.
Attend workshops.
Listen to podcasts.

But eventually you have to get on the bike and learn how to ride together.

That's why no one can teach you YOUR balance.

People can give you tools.

Only the two of you can discover what works for your relationship.