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Identity, Roles & Power
When you feel resentful, unequal, or lost in your marriage, start here.
Healthy marriages make room for two whole people. Explore conversations about identity, roles, and balance that can help you reclaim your sense of self, share responsibilities more fairly, and build a true partnership.
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Why Your Marriage Feels One-Sided
Explore the ideas behind “Who Wears the Power in Your Relationship?” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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Why You Lose Yourself in Marriage (Without Realizing It)
Explore the ideas behind “Why You Lose Yourself in Marriage (Without Realizing It)” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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Why Marriage Gets Hard When Your Identity Shifts
Learn why identity shifts can make marriage harder, and how couples can grow together through personal change.
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How Over-Functioning Hurts Your Marriage with Dr. Kathleen Smith
Learn how over-functioning in a relationship can create imbalance and resentment, and how to step back in healthy ways.
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How People Pleasing Makes You Lose Yourself in Marriage with Diane McDowell
Explore the ideas behind “How People Pleasing Makes You Lose Yourself in Marriage” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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Knowing Your Needs: Why It Matters for Your Marriage with Dr. Brittany McGeehan
Explore the ideas behind “Knowing Your Needs: Why It Matters for Your Marriage” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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Your Marriage Didn't Start on Your Wedding Day with Larry Bilotta
Explore the ideas behind “Your Marriage Didn't Start on Your Wedding Day” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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An Uncertainty Expert on Letting Go of Control with Allison Carmen
Learn how letting go of control can help you handle uncertainty in life and marriage, with Allison Carmen.
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How to Stop Letting Your Past Ruin Your Relationship with Malisa Hepner
Explore the ideas behind “How to Stop Letting Your Past Ruin Your Relationship” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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The Marriage Beliefs That Set You Up to Fail
Discover the marriage beliefs that can set couples up to fail, and healthier ways to think about your relationship.
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The Thought That Makes You Feel "Not Enough”
Explore the ideas behind “The Thought That Makes You Feel "Not Enough”” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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How to Support Your Spouse’s Dreams (Without Losing Yours) with Ben and Malissa McKay
Explore the ideas behind “How to Support Your Spouse’s Dreams (Without Losing Yours)” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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1 Belief That Controls Your Confidence and Relationships with Dr. Ray Doktor
Discover the core belief that shapes your confidence and relationships, with insights from Dr. Ray Doktor.
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When You Don’t Know Who You Are Anymore in Marriage
Explore what to do when you no longer recognize yourself in your marriage, and how to rediscover who you are.
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1 Mindset That’s Keeping You Stuck in Shame
Discover the mindset that keeps people stuck in shame and how letting it go can free you to connect more fully.
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You’re Not Just a Victim (And That Changes Everything)
Learn how moving beyond a victim mindset can open the door to healing and change in your marriage.
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Beyond the Mirror: Navigating Body Insecurities
Learn how body insecurities affect intimacy and how couples can support each other with acceptance and care.
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How to Stop Self-Silencing and Start Authentically Connecting
Learn how self-silencing affects your relationship and how to start expressing yourself authentically with your spouse.
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Striking the Perfect Balance: Mastering Individuality and Intimacy in Marriage
Explore the ideas behind “Striking the Perfect Balance: Mastering Individuality and Intimacy in Marriage” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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How to Speak Up Without Starting Another Fight
Explore the ideas behind “Who Wears the Power in Your Relationship—Part 2” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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Knowing Yourself: A Cornerstone of an Intelligent Marriage
Explore why knowing yourself is the first cornerstone of an intelligent marriage, and how a clear identity helps you show up well for your spouse.
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Who Are You When Marriage Gets Hard? with Therapy Brothers
Explore who you become when marriage gets hard and how to grow through difficult seasons, with the Therapy Brothers.
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Can One Person Really Change a Marriage?
Explore the ideas behind “Can One Person Really Change a Marriage?” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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Sexual Shame in Marriage: How to Feel Free, Confident & Connected with Dan Purcell
Learn how to move past sexual shame and feel free, confident, and connected in marriage, with Dan Purcell.
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Quiet Quitting in Marriage: When One Spouse Checks Out
Explore the ideas behind “Quiet Quitting in Marriage: When One Spouse Checks Out” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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The Midlife Shift Nobody Prepares You For with Dr. Sue McCreadie
Explore the midlife changes that can catch couples off guard and how to navigate them together, with Dr. Sue McCreadie.
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Why Saying "I'm Sorry" Too Much Backfires
Explore the ideas behind “Why Saying "I'm Sorry" Too Much Backfires” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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Why You Blame Your Spouse (And It's Backfiring)
Explore the ideas behind “Why You Blame Your Spouse (And It's Backfiring)” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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The Perfect Marriage Lie That Leads to Divorce
Explore the ideas behind “The Perfect Marriage Lie That Leads to Divorce” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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The 10 Thinking Mistakes Hurting Your Marriage
Explore the ideas behind “The 10 Thinking Mistakes Hurting Your Marriage” and how this conversation may relate to marriage and relationships.
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