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.
Hidden Toll: How Conflict & Divorce Impact Children | Jenet Erickson | #124
The Art of New Parenthood: Protecting Your Relationship While Welcoming Baby | Joni Parthemer | #123
Why Is Marriage Important? | Dr. Brad Wilcox | #122
Why We Argue So Much? | Laura Heck and Zach Brittle | #121
Relationship Evaluation | Don and Carrie Cole | #120
Establishing Household Roles: Tips for Couples | Dr. Julie Hanks | #119
Daily Acts of Love Build Strong Intimate Marriages | Dr. Alexandra Solomon | #118
Avoiding Divorce: Expert Tips from a Divorce Lawyer | Padideh Jafari, ESQ | #117
Chastity Before and Inside Marriage | Jason Evert | #116
Jason Evert discusses the significance of chastity, self-mastery, and authentic love in building stronger relationships. He emphasizes how these virtues contribute to healthier, more fulfilling marriages.
Shame and Healthy Sexuality | Natasha Helfer | #115
Defining Gender Roles in Marriage | Dr. Daniel Carlson | #114
This engaging episode highlights the importance of communication, fairness, and shared responsibility, offering actionable strategies to build stronger and more equitable relationships.
Men Matter: Husbands Need Support Too | Lesli Doares | #113
Marriage coach Lesli Doares shares the concept of the Husband Project and strategies for husbands to enhance their marriages. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building emotional safety, improving communication skills, and developing a comprehensive marriage blueprint. Lesli provides actionable advice on nurturing connection and fostering mutual respect, empowering husbands to actively contribute to healthier and more fulfilling relationships.