In Between The Speaks
"Not a perfect love story, but a real one."
Years Together
Lives Touched
Moments of Growth
In Between The Speaks
"Not a perfect love story, but a real one."
Years Together
Lives Touched
Moments of Growth
19+
Years Together
1000+
Lives Touched
Moments of Growth
The Story Behind In Between the Speaks
"Who We Are"
Real Conversations. Restored Connections. Relationships That Last.
Welcome to In Between the Speaks - where honest conversations live, love is redefined, and real-life relationships are given room to grow.
We’re Arthur and Marie Howard, a husband-and-wife team passionate about helping couples bridge the emotional and communication gaps that often go unspoken. What started as late-night conversations on our own couch turned into a calling, a podcast that speaks directly to the spaces most couples avoid, misunderstand, or mishandle.
Arthur is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Assistant Superintendent of Schools with years of experience counseling couples, men, and individuals through emotional disconnect, anxiety, and relationship burnout. Marie is a certified life coach, speaker, and minister who has mentored women through seasons of growth, grief, and transformation. Together, we bring both the clinical insight and the lived experience to help people heal, reconnect, and build love that lasts.
Our podcast isn’t about perfection, it’s about process. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the conversations that shape relationships: miscommunication, unmet needs, intimacy issues, financial stress, forgiveness, identity, and more. Through heartfelt dialogue, practical tools, and spiritual wisdom, we walk with couples as they navigate the “in-between” moments, the ones that can either break a relationship or deepen it.
This website was created as a hub for everything we offer: podcast episodes, book resources, coaching and counseling services, and details about our upcoming couples retreat, The Royal Connection. Whether you’re here to find hope, tools, or just know you're not alone, we’re honored to be part of your journey.
Meet Arthur & Marie Howard
Get to know the hearts behind the mission
Art Howard
Licensed Therapist
Art Howard is a licensed therapist with more than 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families across New Jersey, Georgia and Delaware. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy, empowering clients to achieve personal growth, emotional fulfillment, and inner peace. In addition to his therapy practice, Art brings over 20 years of experience working with adolescents in educational settings, addressing social-emotional and behavioral challenges. He also serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Holmdel School District and is an elected member of the Robbinsville School District Board of Education.
Marie Howard
Relationship Coach
Marie Howard, co-founder of In Between the Speaks, is a passionate coach and speaker dedicated to helping others thrive. A teen mom at 18, she raised five sons -Terrance, Ike, Nonye, Zyhaer, and Nkem. And now enjoys four grandchildren. With her husband Art, she’s raising their energetic daughter Arianna in a blended family built on love and purpose. Marie is the owner of Journey Logic, a travel agency she founded in 2015, fueled by her love for meeting new people and exploring cultures. She also serves as an IT Supervisor with the Department of Veterans Affairs, a mentor, ACDP Graduate Coach, and former residential counselor.
Join us for our Couples Weekend
The Royal Connection
The Royal Connection is a powerful weekend retreat designed for couples who want to deepen their connection, strengthen their communication, and reclaim the unity in their relationship. Over the course of three transformational days, couples will engage in dynamic workshops, guided discussions, and intentional activities, all curated to help you reconnect not just as partners, but as purpose-driven individuals committed to building something lasting.
From laughter-filled moments to breakthrough conversations, this immersive experience offers both the tools and the space to reset your relationship and reignite your bond. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply ready to grow closer, The Royal Connection invites you to lead your love like royalty, together.
Our Core Values
These values guide everything we do and shape how we approach every conversation, session, and relationship we're privileged to be part of.
Authenticity
We keep it real, even when it's hard.
Vulnerability is our superpower.
Empowerment
We don't just inspire change—we equip
couples to practice it in everyday life.
Compassion
We lead with empathy, recognizing that
every relationship has a story behind the
silence.
Growth
We believe love is a calling, not just a
feeling—and growth is always possible with grace.
Our Podcast
Real conversations about relationships, emotional wellness, and the spaces between words.
Join Arthur and Marie as they explore what it means to love authentically and communicate with purpose.
Never Miss an Episode
Real conversations about relationships, emotional wellness, and the spaces between words.
Join Arthur and Marie as they explore what it means to love authentically and communicate with purpose.
Our Services
At In Between the Speaks, we go beyond the podcast to offer services that help couples and individuals put real tools into practice. From live workshops and couples retreats to one-on-one coaching and relationship strategy sessions, our services are designed to meet you where the conversation ends—and real transformation begins. Whether you're looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, or simply feel more connected, we provide a space that’s honest, supportive, and rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience. Let’s work together to help you reconnect, rebuild, and reign in love.
We offer a range of services to support personal growth, relational healing, and meaningful connection:
Couples Counseling
Professional therapy sessions to help couples navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship.
Licensed therapy in NJ, DE, and GA
Relationship assessment and planning
Communication skills development
Conflict resolution techniques
Investment:
Contact for pricing
Duration:
50-minute sessions
Contact for pricing
50-minute sessions
Individual Coaching
Personal development coaching focused on emotional wellness, leadership, and relationship readiness.
Personal growth planning
Emotional wellness strategies
Leadership development
Relationship preparation
Investment:
Contact for pricing
Duration:
45-minute sessions
Contact for pricing
45-minute sessions
Speaking Engagements
Inspiring talks and workshops for churches, conferences, schools, and corporate events.
Relationship dynamics workshops
Leadership and emotional wellness
Custom content for your audience
Interactive Q&A sessions
Investment:
Contact for booking
Duration:
Flexible timing
Contact for booking
Flexible timing
Marriage Retreats
Intensive weekend experiences designed to deepen
connection and rebuild intimacy.
Weekend intensive format
Small group setting
Practical tools and exercises
Ongoing support resources
Investment:
Contact for dates
Duration:
2-3 day experiences
Contact for dates
2-3 day experiences
Online Workshops
Virtual group sessions covering specific relationship topics and communication skills.
Live interactive sessions
Recorded content access
Group discussion forums
Downloadable resources
Investment:
Contact for details
Duration:
90-minute sessions
Contact for details
90-minute sessions
VIP Coaching Intensive
Full-day intensive sessions for couples ready to make
significant breakthroughs.
6-hour intensive session
Personalized action plan
30-day follow-up support
Resource library access
Investment:
Contact for details
Duration:
Full day experience
Contact for details
Full day experience
"Real change starts when we stop avoiding the hard conversations and start leaning into them with understanding."
Art Howard
"You can rewrite your love story - but it starts with being honest about the chapter you're in."
Marie Howard
"You can rewrite your love story - but it starts with being honest about the chapter you're in."
Marie Howard
"We’re not perfect—we’re
intentional, and that’s what
makes the difference."
@inbetweenthespeaks.com
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You Don’t Have To Break To Be Free
● By Arthur Howards, LPC
Let's Start The Conversation
Interested in therapy, coaching, attending The Royal Connection retreat, or collaborating on the podcast? We’d love to connect—send us a message and let’s start the conversation.
Helping couples bridge the emotional gaps that often go unspoken. Through counseling, coaching, and authentic conversations, we create space for relationships to heal, grow, and thrive.