Episodes

  • #13 Solving Conflict! Gottman Principle #5

    #13 Solving Conflict! Gottman Principle #5
    Nov 12 2024
    Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss Gottman’s Principle #5 called “Solving Your Solvable Problems.” Conflict in marriage is inevitable! Thriving couples still have conflict. The Gottman research team has found that couples tend to have both Solvable and Gridlock problems. In this episode, Abe and Elaine go over the Gottman’s top tips of how to solve these solvable problems. Elaine and Abe are honest about how they too struggle with some dynamics in their own conflict. Stay tuned for our next episode where they go over how to get through the gridlock problems in principle #6!
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    32 mins
  • #12 Baby Mouse Tears: How Crying Actually Helps Marriage!

    #12 Baby Mouse Tears: How Crying Actually Helps Marriage!
    Jun 13 2024
    Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss an interesting (but a little weird ) study about tears. 😢😢How crying becomes a natural way to slow down the intensity and anger in marital conflict. Link to check out the study: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sniffing-womens-tears-makes-men-less-aggressive/ (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sniffing-womens-tears-makes-men-less-aggressive/)
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    26 mins
  • #11 You Can’t Control Me! Gottman Principle #4

    #11 You Can’t Control Me! Gottman Principle #4
    Mar 9 2024
    Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss this awesome principle from the Gottman research! We never want to control each other in marriage. This creates a parent- child like relationship. However, our feelings and thoughts should INFLUENCE our partner’s decisions. Warning for Wives: Sadly, to Elaine’s chagrin …this episode led to Abe’s visions of buying a motorcycle!
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    33 mins
  • #10 Naughty or Nice? Taking Care of Your Marriage at the Holidays!

    #10 Naughty or Nice? Taking Care of Your Marriage at the Holidays!
    Dec 19 2023
    Are you guilty of making the holidays all about your kids?? Don’t forget to celebrate your marriage and get a little Naughty or Nice! This short but sweet episode will get you into the mood of making sure your marriage gets the attention it deserves this Christmas. Watch out for that naughty Santa!
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    22 mins
  • #9 You are Kenough! The Male Psyche & Your Marriage

    #9 You are Kenough! The Male Psyche & Your Marriage
    Sep 1 2023
    Did you know that men are socialized in our culture to repress certain emotions? As a result, this can lead to isolation, depression, and frustration in marriage. It's important that all men and boys know it's healthy for them to widen their range of emotions. It's also okay to express strength and toughness too! Join Abe and Elaine for a great discussion on the male psyche and how it manifests in marriage. It's crucial that our men and boys understand that their role matters, that their anger may be masking repressed pain, and that we value all their feelings—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Ultimately, the goal is for both partners to feel safe being open and vulnerable in their marriages and families.
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    37 mins
  • #8 Discover the Key to a Life-Long Romance: Unlock Gottman's Third Principle - Turn Toward Your Spouse!

    #8 Discover the Key to a Life-Long Romance: Unlock Gottman's Third Principle - Turn Toward Your Spouse!
    Jun 5 2023
    Looking to keep your marriage thriving? 👫💖 Want to maintain that deep connection you felt when you first met? You might be surprised to learn that the secret isn't grand gestures or luxury gifts 🎁🎀, but rather in the day-to-day moments we often overlook 📆💡.

    Join us in our latest episode 🎧 as we delve into Gottman's insightful Third Principle, "Turn Toward Your Spouse" 💑💕. Discover how focusing on this principle can make a world of difference in sustaining a meaningful, long-lasting bond 🤝💘.

    Our podcast provides practical, easy-to-follow advice that can fit into your busy lives 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️. Whether it's a thoughtful conversation over breakfast ☕🥐, or a simple, shared smile during a stressful day 😊💫, we'll show you how these small moments can have a big impact.

    Because true love isn't just about being together, it's about consciously turning toward each other, every day 🔄❤️. So tune in, and let's explore how to find the extraordinary within the ordinary together 🌟🔍.
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    29 mins
  • #7 Guard Your Marriage and Make Fun a Priority! Guest Episode with Scott and Jenny Treadway

    #7 Guard Your Marriage and Make Fun a Priority! Guest Episode with Scott and Jenny Treadway
    Apr 10 2023
    🎙️ Introducing our latest episode with special guests Pastor Scott and Jenny Treadway! 🌟 Get ready for a marriage advice session like no other! 💕

    This isn't your typical pastor interview – be prepared for an exciting, laughter-filled conversation as Scott and Jenny spill the secrets behind their successful 30-year marriage! 💑

    Discover how to safeguard your marriage during tough times, the art of self-improvement, and the importance of prioritizing FUN in your relationship! 😄✨

    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a couple who has mastered the art of a happy and fulfilling marriage! 🎧🥰

    #MarriageAdvice #RelationshipGoals #CouplesTherapy #LoveLanguages #CommunicationSkills #HealthyRelationships #MarriagePodcast #30YearsStrong #FunInMarriage #SelfImprovement
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    50 mins
  • #6 Secure Your Home Base! 

    #6 Secure Your Home Base! 
    Mar 5 2023
    Do you ever feel like enemies in your marriage? Do you get to a place where you feel lost or it becomes “you” against you against “them”?Join Abe and Elaine as they discuss the importance of securing a home base. What’s a home base? It’s that space in your marriage where you feel safe. There is a sense of peace. You speak in softer tones. You are vulnerable. You feel seen and accepted as yourself. Learn what stirs up and threatens this space and what secures it and keeps it safe! Pretty soon you’ll be saying Marco! Polo! ….just like the pros! Listen in to hear what we mean.
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    54 mins