Ep. 73: How Power Couples Engineer a Legendary Marriage Using These 4 Pillars | Gabriela Embon

Confidence, Relationships

March 18, 2025

Episode 73: In this episode of The Lost & Found Podcast, Amanda interviews Gabriela Embon, a relationship coach and author, who shares her journey from being a chemical engineer to helping high achievers build legendary marriages. Gabriela discusses the importance of intentional relationships, the pivotal moments that lead to significant life changes, and the concept of power couples. She introduces her book, ‘Becoming a Power Couple,’ which outlines the four pillars essential for creating a thriving partnership: personal responsibility, understanding your partner, treating the relationship like a business, and fostering intimacy. The conversation emphasizes the need for commitment, personal growth, and the active effort required to maintain a successful relationship. Gabriela shares insights on building strong relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication, teamwork, and intentionality in marriage. She discusses the significance of the ‘Me,’ ‘You,’ ‘Our,’ and ‘Us’ Pillars in relationships, the misconceptions about freedom in marriage, and the legacy of love that parents can pass on to their children. Gabriela also provides practical advice for couples facing challenges and highlights the importance of living authentically and purposefully.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction of Gabriela Embon

03:00 – From Engineering to Relationship Coaching

06:04 – The Power of Intentional Relationships

09:02 – Navigating Pivotal Moments and Life Choices

12:01 – Understanding Power Couples

14:49 – The Four Pillars of Legendary Marriages

17:49 – The Importance of Commitment

20:51 – Navigating Personal Growth in Relationships

24:01 – Creating a Thriving Partnership

27:01 – The Role of Intimacy in Relationships

33:54 – Revelations Over Dinner Conversations