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My powerhouse wife, Mallory, just keeps achieving higher levels of success. And before my awakening this past summer, that success scared me. I saw her growing independence as a threat. If I wasn’t the provider in our marriage, where did my worth come from? Patrick Kennedy, Johnny Elsasser and Mark Gustafson are all in committed relationships with extremely successful women entrepreneurs. So, how are they growing stronger as men while they support their partners’ dreams? On this episode of Destined to Be, Pat, Johnny and Mark join me to discuss the difference between being a provider and being of service to your significant other, describing how a true king provides his partner with a sense of safety—regardless of who brings in more money. We explain what differentiates codependency from an interdependent relationship, sharing what it looks like to hold space for your partner and how to respond when she puts her work first. Listen in for insight on navigating the masculine energy of a powerful woman and learn how to do the inner work it takes to stay connected with your partner and grow together. Key Takeaways The AHA moment when Pat realized he needed to grow to stay connected with his wife What women can do to introduce their partners to personal development The difference between being a provider and being of service to your partner How a true king provides his partner with a sense of safety (regardless of who makes more money) Johnny’s insight on navigating the masculine energy of a powerful woman What differentiates codependency from an interdependent relationship Mark’s advice on not taking it personally when your partner puts her work first Johnny’s challenge to men to do the inner work and evolve to support your partner’s dreams Pat’s insight on what it looks like to hold space for your partner The 3 questions Mark asks himself before he speaks up (i.e.: his verbal ‘unsend’ button) Connect with Pat Pat on Instagram The House Kennedy on Instagram The Path of Curiosity Podcast Connect with Johnny Johnny on Instagram Johnny’s Website The Art of Masculinity Podcast Connect with Mark Mark on Instagram Samantha on Instagram Connect with Jeremiah Jeremiah on Instagram Destined to Be Podcast Destined to Be on Instagram Level Up Entourage Facebook Group Text VIP to 586-600-8492 Resources Patrick & Jenn Kennedy on Destined to Be EP087 Johnny Elsasser & Taylor Simpson on Destined to Be EP079 The Wild Man Experience Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman In the Flo by Alisa Vitti Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray