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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keeping Your Marriage Strong When Life Gets Tough | Dave & Julie Bulitt | #135
What happens when a top divorce lawyer marries a talented couples therapist? The Bullitts have seen it all – from the front lines of marital breakdown to the healing journey of relationships in crisis. In this captivating episode, David and Julie Bullitt share insights from their professional expertise and 38+ years of marriage, offering a rare glimpse into love from both sides of the aisle.
Your Baby Deserves Parents That Love Each Other | Julie Blackburn | #134
Welcoming a baby marks one of life's most transformative moments, yet for many couples, this joyous arrival can strain relationships in unexpected ways. Research shows that 67% of couples become deeply unhappy within their first three years of parenting—a startling statistic with profound implications not just for marriages, but for children's emotional development.
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.
Gottman's Science of Love: Practical Tools for Connection | Julie Sharon-Wagschal | #132
Turning toward your partner's "bids for connection" predicts relationship success with 94% accuracy. Couples who stay together respond positively 86% of the time, while divorced couples only 33%. Small gestures create big results. How are you responding?
Navigating Relationship Conflict: Healing Through Connection | Dr. Ryan Seedall | #131
When conflict escalates, try a "negotiated timeout" instead of stonewalling. Dr. Ryan Seedall explains how couples can break free from the demand-withdraw cycle and actually resolve issues instead of just postponing them.
The Imago Connection: Transforming Conflict into Growth | Mary Kay Cocharo | #130
Mary Kay Cuccaro shares how Imago therapy helps transform relationship conflicts into opportunities for healing childhood wounds through a structured dialogue process that fosters safety, understanding, and deep connection.
Technology Meets Therapy: How Digital Tools Are Transforming Modern Relationships | Brian Doss | #129
Struggling in your relationship? The DEEP framework helps you identify Differences, understand Emotions, manage External stress, and break unhealthy Patterns. Learn how it's helped thousands of couples in the latest Stronger Marriage podcast! #RelationshipTips
Relationship Churning: The On-Again, Off-Again Cycle | Sarah Halpern-Meekin | #128
Relationship "churning" affects nearly HALF of young adults. Breaking up and making up repeatedly isn't just drama—it impacts mental health, parenting, and even intimate partner violence. Learn what relationship science tells us about this common pattern.
Connection: The Core of Human Experience | Adam Dorsay | #127
Loneliness can be worse for your health than smoking 15 cigarettes daily. In today's episode, we explore connection as the precursor to happiness and find out why your "connection formula" might be the most important thing you're not thinking about.
Betrayal Trauma: Finding Hope After Infidelity | Dave Jones | #126
Betrayal trauma is an alteration of reality." Therapist David Jones explains why infidelity causes trauma and shares the three-legged stool model for healing: boundaries, coping skills, and connections. Powerful insights on this week's episode.
When Marriage Meets Faith | Loren Marks | #125
In an increasingly secular world, the profound impact of faith on marriage remains a cornerstone for countless couples navigating life's complexities together. Our recent conversation with Dr. Loren Marks from Brigham Young University illuminated how religion serves as a multidimensional force in strengthening marital bonds through three essential pathways: shared beliefs, meaningful practices, and supportive communities.
