Dave Schramm 6/8/26 Dave Schramm 6/8/26

Why Trying To Be Perfect Can Ruin Your Relationship | Andrea Dindinger | 184

We sit down with marriage and family therapist Andrea Dindinger to name the repeat fight loops that hijack connection and to practice simple ways to interrupt them before they turn mean. We walk away with concrete tools for calmer conflict, deeper intimacy, and more intentional partnership that ripples into the next generation.

Dave Schramm 6/1/26 Dave Schramm 6/1/26

Why Embracing Vulnerability Is Key To Rebuilding Trust | Josh Otani | 183

When pornography use enters a committed relationship, couples often get stuck in a harmful story: one partner is “the problem” and the other is “the victim.” But the more accurate lens is relational.

Dave Schramm 3/9/26 Dave Schramm 3/9/26

Daily Marriage Habits That Can Improve Your Relationship | Meygan & Casey Caston | #171

We sit down with Casey and Megan Kasten of Marriage365 to unpack a practical “marriage operating system” that anyone can build—no pricey therapy schedule required. From their early struggles at the brink of divorce to reaching millions with simple tools, their path is proof that structure can feel like freedom when it’s designed for care.

Dave Schramm 2/9/26 Dave Schramm 2/9/26

Unpause Your Marriage To Go From Me to We | Lee Baucom | #167

We sit down with Dr. Lee Baucom to unpack the “pause button marriage,” why most couples misdiagnose communication issues, and how small, steady habits and a team mindset rebuild connection. One partner can start the change with curiosity, empowerment, and self-management.

Dave Schramm 1/26/26 Dave Schramm 1/26/26

Untangling Codependency in Relationships: How To Heal and Reconnect | Payton Holt | #165

We unpack how codependency hides inside “helping,” why rescuing backfires, and how to build self-compassion, boundaries, and interdependence. Therapist Peyton Holt shares concrete tools for couples and parents to trade control for empathy and create safer, stronger bonds.

Dave Schramm 1/19/26 Dave Schramm 1/19/26

Premarriage Prep That Actually Works | Les and Leslie Parrott | #164

We welcome Les and Leslie Parrott to unpack how preparation, empathy, and practical tools create stronger marriages, from the origins of SYMBIS to the launch of the four-minute Heart Chart. We explore healthy conflict, invisible rule books, and thought patterns that quietly shape connection.

Dave Schramm 1/12/26 Dave Schramm 1/12/26

How Emotional Safety Transforms Your Marriage | Shane Birkel | #163

We explore how emotional safety fuels connection and why consent, validation, and nervous system awareness transform tough talks. Shane Burkle shares RLT’s “truth with love,” a six-hour intensive model, and a simple exercise couples can use today.

Dave Schramm 1/5/26 Dave Schramm 1/5/26

Why Relationships Feel Hard And How To Make Them Safe | Dr. Stan Tatkin | #162

We explore how to design a fair, secure-functioning relationship that protects both partners, repairs fast, and prevents repeated harm. Dr. Stan Tatkin explains why instinct fights intimacy and how governance, PEPPER, and daily presence keep love strong under stress.

Dave Schramm 8/11/25 Dave Schramm 8/11/25

Four Keys To A Happier Marriage | Jeff Dew | #141

New research reveals the four pillars of marital happiness: commitment, protectiveness, shared religious attendance, and regular date nights. Dr. Jeffrey Du breaks down how these simple practices create extraordinary marriages.

Dave Schramm 8/4/25 Dave Schramm 8/4/25

Finding Love Through ALS | Lisa Valentine Clark | #140

Lisa Valentine Clark shares her extraordinary journey of love and resilience through her husband Christopher's battle with ALS, offering profound insights on how their marriage was strengthened through humor, sacrifice, and intentionally seeking joy amid terminal illness.

Dave Schramm 6/30/25 Dave Schramm 6/30/25

Discernment Counseling: For Couples on The Brink of Divorce | Dr. Steve Harris | #139

Considering Divorce or feel stuck in a marriage but unsure about divorce? Dr. Harris explains how discernment counseling helps confused couples find clarity: "Just because someone is thinking about divorce does not mean divorce is inevitable.” Learn how mixed-agenda couples can make confident decisions.

Dave Schramm 6/23/25 Dave Schramm 6/23/25

Transforming Conflict into Connection and Radical Forgiveness | Chad Ford | #138

Conflict is inevitable in marriage, but destruction isn't. Chad Ford shares how to transform fear-based reactions into opportunities for deeper connection. The goal isn't a conflict-free marriage, but doing conflict well.

Dave Schramm 6/16/25 Dave Schramm 6/16/25

When Hard Times Come, Your Relationship Can Grow Stronger | Nathan Leonhardt | #137

Capital R Resilience vs. lowercase r resilience—Dr. Lenhart explains how some hardships transform us completely while others offer smaller gains. Which have you experienced in your relationship? Listen to discover how couples navigate life's crucibles together.

Dave Schramm 6/9/25 Dave Schramm 6/9/25

Everyday Erotocism: Cultivating Passion Beyond the Bedroom Alexandra Stockwell | #136

What if the secret to a passionately intimate marriage isn't found in compromise but in authenticity? Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, known as "The Intimacy Doctor," upends conventional wisdom by revealing how traditional approaches to keeping the peace often leave couples with pleasant but passion-starved relationships.

Dave Schramm 5/19/25 Dave Schramm 5/19/25

A Great Marriage Starts With A Great You | Greg Denning | #133

"We don't live at the level of our hopes, we live at the level of our habits." From homeless teen to extraordinary family man, Greg Denning shares how intentional daily choices and strategic investments create the marriage and life of your dreams.