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Helping A Spouse Overcome Addiction: Breaking Free Together | Kris & Adrian | #59
Kris and Adrian Maiava join Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. Liz Hale to talk about their experience to save their marriage from drug addiction. Kris shares how his wife Adrian helped him overcome addictions and saved their marriage with love and therapy.
Parenting With Purpose: Family Life Coaching For A Brighter Future| Dr. Kim Allen | #58
Kim Allen joins Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. Liz Hale to talk about Family Life Coaching. She talks about what it is, what it isn't, and even a few examples and stories of clients she's worked with.
Preparing For Parenthood: Starting A Family | Beth Goss | #57
Beth Goss joins Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. Liz Hale to talk about tips for bringing a baby home. She discusses the principles taught in Gottman’s “Bringing Baby Home” program.
Second Chances; Saving a Second Marriage | Mike & Heidi | #56
Mike and Heidi Condie join Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. Liz Hale to talk about their experience from almost separating to having a strong healthy marriage. Mike and Heidi vouch that if they can get through the challenges that they have worked through, then anyone can.
How To Change Your Marriage Mindset | Ted Lowe | #55
Ted Lowe joins Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. Liz Hale to discuss how to change your marriage mindset in order to change your relationship. Ted believes that you can change your marriage by first changing your thoughts.
Responding To Behaviors That Harm Our Relationship | Dr. Dave Schramm
Learn to respond to your partner and spouses behaviors rather than their behaviors and improve your marriage and relationship conneciton.
Finding Financial Harmony in Marriage | Ryan Law | #54
Ryan Law joins Dr. Dave Schramm and Dr. Liz Hale to discuss how partners can have a healthy money relationship. Ryan talks about the importance of regular financial planning meetings and understanding your partner’s attitudes, beliefs and experiences with money.
How To Make Love Last | Kyle Benson | #53
On today’s episode, the well known author, Kyle Benson joins Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz to discuss the simple principles that make marriage last. Kyle discusses the profound effectiveness of Emotion Focused Therapy in the stabilization of relationships. In addition, he recognizes the benefits of using the research by John and Julie Gottman to maintain a healthy relationship.
The Magic of Matchmaking | Aleeza Ben Shalom | #52
On today's episode, the Netflix hit Aleeza Ben Shalom, from “Jewish Matchmaking” joins Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz to discuss the magic of matchmaking. Discover what matchmaking is, if it is for you, and how you can build a better marriage based on lessons Aleeza uses during matchmaking. We hope you enjoy!
Beating The Odds in Marriage | Dr. Lee Baucom | #51
On today's episode, Dr. Lee Baucom joins us, and we have a great discussion about intentionality and actively creating a stronger marriage connection both physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Join Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz in this journey on strengthening marriage connection, relationships, and personal values.
Money Struggles & Financial Planning in Marriage | Amanda Christensen | #50
Today’s episode of the Stronger Marriage Connection dives into Amanda Christensen’s personal money mission to help couples learn how to manage their finances and build their connection.
Relationship Repair: More Than Fighting Fair | Laura Silverstein | #49
On Today’s episode of the Stronger Marriage Connection, we dive deep into disagreements with our guest, Laura Silverstein, who is a certified Gottman couples' therapist. Discover with Dave and Liz all kinds of tips to help couples manage differences in their marriage shared by Laura.
The 7 Primal Questions - To Improve Your Relationship | Mike Foster | #48
On today’s episode of the Stronger Marriage Connection, learn about the 7 primal questions that all humans are seeking to answer if their lives, careers and especially their relationships. Discover with Dave, Liz and Mike how to remedy these questions and understand their answers and how that works in your life.
How To Escape The Dating Game And Develop Healthy Relationships | Julie Balkman | #47
On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sit down with life coach Julie Balkman and discuss the dating game when it comes to relationships and how to get out of the game and develop healthy happy relationships without the runaround.
Marriage & Money Matters | Dr. Ashley LeBaron-Black | #46
In this episode of the Stronger Marriage Connection podcast, Dr. Ashley LeBaron-Black tackles the hard conversation “How do I manage money in marriage.” Join us to learn how conversations about money can connect you and your partner rather than pull you apart.
How To Help Friends & Family With Marriage Struggles | Dr. Bill Doherty | #45
On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sit down with Dr. Bill Doherty, back from Season 1 due to popular demand, to share how we can all become marital first responders. A long time Marriage and Family Therapist, he is an expert on challenges couples face when navigating marital crisis.
Saving A Marriage on The Brink of Divorce | Sam & Ember Hobi | #44
Sam and Ember were on the verge of divorce for several years. They were a couple that Dr. Liz Hale worked with in her private practice, and they are willing to no longer be private but go public and share how they miraculously turned their marriage around from miserable to incredible.
Highlight Reel 2023 | Dr. Dave Schramm Professional Speaker
Dr. Dave Schramm is a Professor, Professional Public Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host. He currently is a Professor of Family Life Specialist with Utah State University Extension
How To Overcome Roommate Syndrome in Marriage | Nate Bagley | #43
Do you ever feel like your partner is more like a roommate than a spouse? This isn’t uncommon for couples to experience, and is actually a feature of marriage than a bug. Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz talk with Nate Bagley about “Roommate Syndrome” and discuss how being in this rut can act as a catalyst for growing up in our marriage. As something that everyone in a relationship encounters, this podcast is a must-listen-to resource to create a stronger marriage connection!
A Better Approach for Dating & Marriage | Dr. John Van Epp | #42
On today’s episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz talk with Dr. John Van Epp who brings to light some of the most important things we can do when selecting a life partner as well as how to strengthen those relationships over time. We learn some of the predictors of how long-term relationships will turn out as well as some principles to help navigate both red and green flags within our relationships.