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102. Are you overwhelmed because your marriage feels like too much work? (Part 2)
Discover 4 practical approaches that help make the work you need to do in your blended family feel less overwhelming…
101. Are you overwhelmed because your marriage feels like too much work? (Part 1)
Discover 4 "back-breaking" obstacles that could be robbing you of the marriage you really want.
100. Heart-to-Heart Questions Between Mike and Kim — and Some Surprising Answers
Mike and Kim candidly interview each other about the past 20 years, their marriage, and their future in this unique 100th episode!
098. Is fear of being vulnerable keeping you from loving your spouse wholeheartedly?
Vulnerability is a risk — but it helps you experience the intimacy you're really after in your marriage. Discover how you can feel fully known and experience deeper intimacy in your relationship by getting vulnerable.
096. Celebrate Father’s Day by Honoring the Dad and/or Stepdad in Your Home
Do you know what your hubby might need most this Father's Day? Check out this episode to find out…
086. 2 Effective Strategies to Strengthen Family Bonds and Reduce Painful Tension
Discover 2 practical, effective approaches to loving well in your unique blended family dynamic…
084. How to Cope With Sadness, Anxiety, and Longing While Your Kids Are Gone
Find out how you can respond in healthy ways to the ongoing grief that can set in for a bio-parent when their kids are at the other house…
080. From “Mostly Miserable” to “More In Love” — One Couple’s Inspiring Transformation [with Wes & Jennie]
Listen in on a candid chat with our clients Wes and Jennie as they share their inspiring story of transformation in their marriage.
079. 4 Conflict Communication Patterns That are Hurtful and Toxic to Your Relationship
Discover 4 conflict communication patterns that that will ultimately rob you of connection in your relationship — plus the practical antidotes that will keep you connected even when conflict hits.
078. Cultivating More Passion, Intimacy, and Commitment in Your Marriage
Discover practical ways to cultivate more passion, intimacy and commitment in your marriage and build the lifelong love you're looking for!
077. 3 Unique Differences That Make a Blended Family Marriage Challenging
Discover the 3 most challenging differences between a blended family and a first family marriage — understanding these differences is the first step to thriving in your marriage.
066. Discover the Best Way to Motivate Your Spouse [with Matt & Maria Granados]
Discover how the 'Motivation Catalysts' can help you encourage and empower your spouse to get help with you. Our special guests, Matt and Maria Granados share valuable insights that'll help you approach your spouse in a new, productive way!
065. 6 Simple Steps for Inviting Your Spouse to Get Help With You
Discover 6 practical steps to talk with your spouse about getting help. These steps will help you open up communication, create more connection and explore how you might move forward — together!
064. How to Set Yourself Free by Choosing to Forgive
Blended family dynamics will inevitably create a minefield of challenging situations. If there's one thing you can expect, it's this: you're going to get your feelings hurt! In this episode, we're sharing our real-life examples and painful experiences to help you discover why forgiveness is absolutely critical for you and your family.
063. 5 Strategies to Help You Get United — Even When You Disagree
Discover 5 powerful strategies that will help you get on the same page as you lead your family forward — together! These strategies will reduce the negative impact of parent-child allegiances and keep the two of you connected, even when you don't agree.
062. How to Partner Well as a Stepparent — Even if You Feel Stuck on the Outside (Part 2)
…join us for the second half of the conversation all about the "easy wrong turns" that stepparents often make when they're frustrated with feeling stuck on the outside of a parent-child allegiance.
061. How to Partner Well as a Stepparent — Even if You Feel Stuck on the Outside (Part 1)
Tune into the first half of our conversation about the "easy wrong turns" that stepparents often make when they're frustrated with feeling stuck on the outside of a parent-child allegiance. We'll share the rest of the conversation in the next episode.
060. Why are you stuck in a Parent-Child Allegiance? (Part 2)
…join us for the second half of our conversation about the challenges bio-parents often face when they're stuck in a parent-child allegiance.
059. Why are you stuck in a Parent-Child Allegiance? (Part 1)
Listen in on the first half of our conversation about the challenges bio-parents often face when they're stuck in a parent-child allegiance. We'll share the rest of the conversation in the next episode.
053. Overcoming Discouragement (Part 3)
In this episode, you'll discover a critical strategy for overcoming discouragement. In a conversation with our clients Dan & Renee, you'll hear their hopeful and inspiring story — and learn how they discovered positive, new approaches to their challenging dynamics that moved them beyond discouragement.
 
                         
 
 
 
 
 
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