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Keys For Successful Addiction Recovery | Dr. Robert Navarra | #41
Our podcast today is with our guest speaker Dr. Robert Navarra. He talks about addiction and how there is hope in recovering. An interesting talking point he mentions is that recovery should be done as a partnership. He provides some helpful insights for partners in dealing with the disease of addiction that can sweep into a relationship.
7 Basic Needs for Healthy Relationships | Dr. Matt Townsend #40
Dave and Liz talk with Dr. Matt Townsend on the Stronger Marriage Connection podcast today about how we can foster our basic needs in our relationships. Dr. Matt shares seven principles that we can use to increase our marriage connections: Safety, Trust, Appreciation, Respect, Validation, Encouragement, and Dedication. By adhering to each of these principles our needs as well as our partner’s needs can be met in healthy ways.
Respond To Your Partners Needs Not Behaviors | Dr. Cole Ratcliffe | #39
Dr. Cole Ratcliffe discusses how we often get stuck in bad behaviors in our marriage relationships and reveals the five steps that help eliminate bad behavior and shares some tips that might help increase connection in a sustainable way. Showing our partners we love them takes time and effort, but is incredibly worth it!
Navigating The Newlywed Years | Dr. Jeremy Boden | #38
Our conversation today is with Dr. Jeremy Boden who talks about the importance realistic and hopeful expectation have in creating a stronger marriage connection. By committing to our partner and being aware of their needs, we can build our relationships in such a way that helps them last beyond the newlywed years.
Brain Habits For Hacking Happiness | Dr. Alex Korb | #37
On today’s episode of the Stronger Marriage Connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz have a great conversation with Dr. Alex Korb talking about the little things we can do to create a stronger marriage connection. Happiness hacks start with us which then can translate into strengthening our relationships through understanding our own and other’s perceptions.
Taking Your Marriage From Good to Great | Dr. Terri Orbuch | #36
On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sit down with Dr. Terri Orbuch who is also known as the love doctor and discuss taking your marriage from good to great. From communication to frustration to positivity and managing money, Terri breaks things down into practical principles that anyone can apply.
Overcoming Sexual Struggles In Marriage | Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife | #35
On today’s episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz talk with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife about healthy sexuality and why many struggle in this area. She also discusses how to develop the capacity for deeper emotional and sexual intimacy. She shares the number one goal she has for people who visit with her and her practice.
Love and Constructive Conflict | Dr. Chad Ford | #34
On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sit down with Chad Ford, author of the book Dangerous Love, to discuss some tips and tools about how we can change the conflict patterns within our relationships.
Mindfulness in Marriage | Dr. Jacob Hess | #33
Today’s conversation is one you don’t want to miss! Listen in to the Stronger Marriage Connection as Dave and Liz sit down with Dr. Jacob Hess, a master of mindfulness, to discuss the realities of love and romance & what is hijacking relationships today.
Safe Conversations | Clay & Sonja Arnold | #32
On today’s episode, Dave and Liz are joined by Clay and Sonja Arnold, relational coaches and communication experts, to discuss safe conversations - what they are and how couples can use them to decrease negativity and foster more connection in their relationships.
Relationship Resilience After Betrayal Trauma | Geoff Steurer | #31
Listen in as Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz invite back to the show Geoff Steurer, specialist on betrayal trauma, to talk about how couples can bounce back and move forward after trust is broken in the relationship. If you or someone you know is experiencing betrayal trauma, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Tackling Money in Marriage | Taylor & Megan Kovar | #30
On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dave and Liz sit down with Taylor and Megan Kovar, also known as the money couple, to share the strategies and resources they offer couples in handling money in marriage. Listen in to find out what you can do to avoid financial infidelity and create financial freedom today!
Becoming A Smart Step-Family | Ron Deal | #29
On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sit down with author and expert on blended families, Ron L. Deal, to bring you the leading research, tips and tools about how to create successful step family relationships. If you aren avigating remarriage and/or blending a family unit, join the conversation and learn what may help you on your journey!
Embracing Regrets | Dr. Dave Schramm & Dr. Liz Hale | #28
Regret isn’t just a burden — it’s a mirror into who we are becoming. In this episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz explore what regret is, how to cope with it, and how focusing on the positive, practicing self-compassion, and identifying regrets (like foundation, boldness, moral, and connection regrets) can help couples grow closer, set realistic expectations, and find peace and meaning in their relationships.
Marriage Takes Real, Unconditional Love | Dr. Greg Baer | #27
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Greg Baer outlines what ‘real love’—unconditional love—looks like in marriage and why it matters. It’s not a fairy-tale ideal but a practical path that heals hurt, diffuses anger, and builds lasting connection. Through five concrete steps, couples learn to tell the truth about themselves, replace reactive anger with empathy, and create a marriage grounded in acceptance, trust, and emotional safety.
Tips For A Better Sex Life in Marriage | Dan Purcell | #26
Many couples find intimacy fades under the pressures of busy life, parenting, or stress. In this post, intimacy-coach Dan Purcell teams with Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz to offer grounded, real-world tips: slow down, explore different levels of connection, try new experiences, and even use tools like the Intimately Us app to spark emotional and physical closeness. It’s time to make intimacy—and each other—a priority again.
Therapy For Relationship Wellness | Dr. Don & Carrie Cole | #25
Join Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz as they talk with Drs. Don & Carrie Cole—leaders in the Gottman Institute—about proven tools to strengthen relationships. From stress-reducing conversations and gentle startups to creating rituals of connection and resisting the pull of phones over each other, this episode offers research-backed strategies for reconnecting when your relationship feels distant or stuck.
Marriage Happy Hacks | Dr. Dave Schramm & Dr. Liz Hale | #24
In this episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz share “Happy Hacks” — proven habits to help individuals flourish and bring more joy into their marriages. From sleep, exercise, and diet, to kindness, social connection, mindfulness, and rituals like the “10-5 Rule” (smile from 10 feet away, greet from 5), these simple practices shift stress toward nurturing connection every day.
How To Continue To Nurture Long Relationships for Seniors | Dr. Dave Schramm ABC 4 Utah
Aging brings its own challenges to long-term relationships—empty nests, health shifts, and falling into routines. Dr. Dave Schramm offers timely, heartwarming advice for seniors watching the ABC-4 Utah segment: try new activities together, pause distractions to keep genuine communication alive, prioritize small moments of physical affection, and balance couple time with individual interests. These simple habits help relationships stay vibrant and deeply connected.
Empty Nest Marriage | Richard & Linda Eyre | #23
Empty nesting can feel like an end—but for Richard & Linda Eyre, it marks a joyful new chapter. In this episode, the Eyres guide couples on rediscovering each other through vision statements, co-grandparenting harmony, ongoing projects, and daily rituals. Learn how to recommit, communicate, and live fully in the present—together again.