The Dynamics of Being in a Relationship | Dan and Ally McFarland’s Inspiring Journey Through Marriage

In this episode of The Observatory, Dan and Ally McFarland join the show to discuss their journey through marriage, highlighting what makes their relationship thrive. Hear the origin of their drive to provide service to people, the first time they met, how their lives came together, and their lives before the awakening.  They also discuss their battle with addiction, their turning point to getting sober, the tools that helped them navigate addiction and strengthen their marriage, and how their marriage is different now. You will also learn how to combine the masculine and feminine energies, as well as the importance of having men's and women's groups.
 
Timestamps

[02:30] The drive of Dan and Ally to provide services to people
[09:29] Dan and Ally’s lives before the awakening
[13:29] The first time that Ally and Dan met
[23:41] How Dan and Ally's lives came together
[27:22] Their battle with addiction
[35:13] Dan and Ally's turning point to getting sober
[41:17] The tools that helped Dan and Ally navigate addiction and strengthen their marriage [46:59] Finding love for yourself
[53:15] The marriage work that Dan and Ally did
[01:04:03] How their marriage is different now
[01:07:19] Combining the masculine and feminine energies
[01:15:40] The importance of having the men’s and women’s groups
[01:26:18] ‘You are Medicine’ retreat

Notable quotes:

• “For you to heal, you have to put your trust in something outside yourself.” - Dan McFarland [37:39]
• “The principle of spiritual enlightenment is that you have radical control over yourself and take accountability.” - Dan McFarland [41:24]
• “You can always start afresh in your relationship.” - Ally McFarland [01:16:13]

Relevant links:

Dan McFarland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistermcfarland/
Ally McFarland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intent.ion.ally/?hl=en

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