In this deeply honest episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny Townsend welcomes dating and relationship coach Keshia Rice for a heart-to-heart on what it really takes to sustain love, respect, and intimacy—especially when emotions run high.

Keshia shares how her own quarter-life crisis launched a journey of healing, self-respect, and transformation. From crying over wedding invites to confidently guiding high-achieving women through dating, she explains why self-love isn’t optional—it’s the foundation.

You’ll learn how to communicate without blowing up, the magic of “money dates,” why couples should schedule sex, and how to love your spouse even when you don’t like them. This one is packed with mindset shifts, real-life tools, and tender truth bombs.

If you’re married, dating, or working on yourself—this one’s for you.

Chapters

00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:10 – Quarter-Life Breakdown to Breakthrough
00:05:48 – “You Teach People How to Love You”
00:08:15 – Why Self-Care Belongs on Your Calendar
00:11:30 – Dance, Art & Relearning What Brings Joy
00:15:22 – Solo Travel as a Tool for Self-Discovery
00:18:40 – The 80/20 Rule in Marriage
00:22:35 – Loving Your Spouse Doesn’t Mean Liking Them
00:26:05 – Scheduling Tough Conversations the Right Way
00:29:18 – Money Dates, Whiteboards & Avoiding Fights
00:32:40 – Why Couples Should Schedule Sex
00:36:12 – Understanding Your Partner’s Love Language
00:40:21 – Physical Touch Isn’t Always Sexual
00:43:40 – Affection, Intimacy & Timing | “I Keep Receipts” – Loving Through Frustration | Final Advice + Where to Find Keshia

Website: https://keshiarice.com

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