Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAre You Showing Up?
Episode 479
We all "show ourselves" in our interactions with others. Sometimes, we truly Show Up, bringing our best self to the relationship. Other times, we b…
2 years, 6 months ago
When Your Spouse Has Lost Hope
Episode 478
Has your spouse lost hope in your marriage's future? You want a warm and loving relationship, but it has had a rough patch. You see a way forward, …
2 years, 7 months ago
The Perception/Connection Trap
Episode 477
It is not about "communication," no matter what you hear (from friends or a therapist). Most people communicate just fine. They have another issue:…
2 years, 7 months ago
Apology ≠ Forgiving
Episode 476
We all have hurts from close relationships -- and especially in marriages. It is impossible to be in such an intimate relationship and not bump into…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Blame - Shame Trap
Episode 475
Do you ever feel like you are dancing with your spouse... and not a fun dance?? Most of the time, couples get into habits. They both know the steps…
2 years, 7 months ago
Derailed? Why and what to do...
Episode 474
When a marriage crisis hits, people kick into gear! They dig in and work on their relationship. Many times, they start to see results. Things are t…
2 years, 8 months ago
Saving Your Marriage - 2 Dangerous Approaches
Episode 473
I just googled, “how to save your marriage.” There were 607,000,000. Over 1/2 a billion results! How do you sort through them? How do you find a r…
2 years, 9 months ago
Changing... and proving it
Episode 472
Things hit a bad spot in your marriage… and your spouse isn’t sure about staying or leaving the marriage. Sure, it may have been a relationship issu…
2 years, 10 months ago
Finding the Energy to Continue
Episode 471
“I’m just out of energy,” she told me, “I don’t think I can even try to save my marriage. Besides, what is the point?" Let’s face it: right now, m…
2 years, 10 months ago
"I need space"
Episode 470
So many marital crises start with this phrase, "I'm not happy." In panic mode, a spouse reacts and things get worse. The next step is often, "I nee…
2 years, 10 months ago