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Instead of fighting in your marriage, we want to help you fight to keep it. Create a story that you will look back on and smile about. Family is one of life's greatest gifts" LiveYourBestMarriage.com is your resource for a more FULFILLING marriage

Pesa and Whitney Shayo


    • Oct 12, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 90 EPISODES


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    Episode 86 Interracial Couples [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 29:45


    Over the course of thirteen years, we’ve encountered a few situations - related to race - that I would say were just completely unfair and wrong. In the early years of our relationship, relatives on both sides did NOT approve of us being together. We stood our ground and made it clear that we would be together no matter what. However, those situations were still very difficult and emotionally hard for us a couple. In this episode we will be offering advice for ways that you, as a couple can stand up to the injustice of being judged because you’re an interracial couple. https://liveyourbestmarriage.com/fom

    Episode 85 What To Do When Inlaws Interfere [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 29:59


    What To Do When Inlaws Interfere If anyone knows how much it hurts when in-laws undermine and interfere, it’s me. There were times when I wished my husband would speak up and defend my status/authority as the wife, and especially, as the mom of our children. What do you do when a relative gives your child something that you never allow them to have? How do you react when your husband’s/wife’s side of the family behaves as though you don’t even exist? Unfortunately not all family members are respectful of boundaries, and even more unfortunate, not every spouse is adamant about keeping boundaries in place. We’ll be talking about ways to get the respect you deserve.

    Episode 84 How To Better Communicate With Your Spouse [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 29:23


    How To Better Communicate With Your Spouse When we exchange words with the person we love most, it can be challenging to know exactly how to react. Communication brings a whole new challenge: interpretation. How do you know the difference between verbal abuse and just being easily offended? In this episode we’ll share personal stories about challenges we face when communicating. Learn how you can benefit from reass

    Episode 83 Invest In Your Marriage [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 26:40


    Invest In Your Marriage Have you ever thought about your marriage as an investment? The more you put in, the more you get out. If your relationship is falling short of your expectations, we recommend spending more time and energy on it. Suggested reading: “One Life Solution” by Dr. Henry Cloud - http://amzn.to/2xoxr5S

    Episode 82: Is Resistance Keeping You From A Great Marriage? [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 28:40


    Is Resistance Keeping You From A Great Marriage? Have you ever wanted to accomplish something great, but it just never seems to happen? We definitely don’t think laziness is the problem...it’s resistance! Resistance holds back so many people from completing projects, and it also holds back a lot of couples from living the life they crave. In this episode, we’ll provide tips that we’ve learned on how to overcome resistance. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield http://amzn.to/2jKoDEc

    Episode 81 What's Your Communication Style?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 29:40


    What's Your Communication Style? Many husbands and wives have completely different ways of expressing their thoughts and ideas. And that’s okay! It would be boring if we all had the exact same style of talking. However, in this episode, we’ll share some of the personal struggles we’ve gone through with communication and the differences in our cultures.

    Episode 80 The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 28:30


    The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side Here at Live Your Best Marriage, we usually talk about couples who go through the minor irritations of marriage, but what happens when one spouse has completely checked out? When the problem moves from contemplating divorce to actual divorce, we want you to know that there is hope for you, and there is help that you can get to navigate your way through the situation.

    Episode 79 3 Reasons Why A WORK SPOUSE Is Total BS [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 27:54


    The term “work spouse” has become more common recently, and the idea is absolutely repulsive.

    Episode 78 Get To The Promised Land, Together.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 26:46


    Episode 78 Get To The Promised Land, Together. Do you ever feel like the arguments never end? When my husband tells me that he wants us to stop being petty and put our energy together for something positive, I'm reminded of a story in the bible. When Moses was leading people to the promised land, they all ended up wandering through the wilderness for 40 years. In this episode, we'll talk about ways that you and your spouse can reach the “promised land” together.

    Episode 77 Ideas For Date night [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 22:48


    Ideas For Date night Honestly, date night deserves a lot of the credit for saving our marriage. When times were rough, it was nice to have this as an activity to look forward to. In this episode, we'll talk about different ways to spice up your date night.

    Episode 76 Leading Separate Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 32:52


    Episode 76 Leading Separate Lives One of the most devastating situations for a marriage to face, is when husband and wife live separate lives. When your attention is focused on something or someone outside the home, your marriage loses the precious energy it needs in order to thrive. Proximity, as well as intimate conversations with someone at work, divert your focus away from the one person who truly matters. In this episode, we'll talk about ways to implement more shared activities with your spouse.

    Episode 75 The Secret To Success [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2017 31:17


    Episode 75 The Secret To Success [Audio] Ahh, the freedom which comes from realizing that the secret to success is, there's no secret. We wait for the perfect solution, and it never comes. We search for the perfect spouse...and frankly they don't exist. Also in this episode, we talk about how truly wonderful it is to feel grateful. Find out how awesome this can be for your marriage.

    Episode 74 Working With Your Spouse [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 35:46


    Working with your spouse can be very rewarding in some of the most amazing ways. Through the ups and downs and frustrations, any couple can achieve results you've never dreamed of. Pesa and Whitney were viewed as the couple who would never be able to stay together. Now, 13 years later, we're here to encourage all couples to stay hopeful - greatness is ahead of you.

    Episode 73: Encouraging Bible Verses For Marriage [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 27:38


    Encouraging Bible Verses For Marriage In this uplifting episode, we hope that you enjoy the bible verses we share and become inspired. Encouraging bible verses for marriage is our way to let those who may be struggling right now, that it will get better.

    Episode 72: Signs You Need To Visit A Marriage Counselor [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2017 27:37


    Signs You Need To Visit A Marriage Counselor If you feel as though your marriage is struggling, then it probably is. If you and your spouse are talking less, or even keeping secrets, it's a good indication the two of you need help from a neutral third party. Whatever the problem may be, we hope that signs you need to visit a marriage counselor will encourage you to seek help.

    Episode 71 6 Ways To Avoid Arguments In A Marriage [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 29:02


    6 Ways To Avoid Arguments In A Marriage As a sneak peek to our latest free ebook, “21 Ways to Stop an Argument Before it Starts”, we'll go over 6 ways to avoid an argument in this episode.

    Episode 70: Be Sold On Your Spouse Once Again [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2017 25:58


    Be Sold On Your Spouse Once Again Deciding no matter what to be sold on your spouse means that there isn't anything they'll do to make you file for divorce. In this episode we'll talk about how easy life becomes when you eliminate the option to leave.

    Episode 69 4 Action Steps To A Better Marriage [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 26:45


    4 Action Steps To A Better Marriage What does date night, more sex, texting, and working on a project together have in common? Improving your marriage. 4 action steps to a better marriage will help you discover how simple it can be to have a better relationship.

    Episode 68: What To Consider Before Having An Affair [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 28:17


    What To Consider Before Having An Affair If you're marriage is struggling and you feel as though you've reached the point of no return, we'd like to discourage looking to have needs met elsewhere. Things are not always what they seem, and the temptations we face are not as glamorous as they seem. In this episode, we'll discuss what to consider before having an affair.

    Episode 67: 7 Ways To Affair - Proof Your Marriage [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2017 27:02


    7 Ways To Affair-Proof Your Marriage, Stop an affair We have been together for 13 years, and by the grace of God, managed to avoid infidelity. In this episode, we'll talk about seven things we put into practice in order to stay close to one another.

    Episode 66 5 Communication Tools To Save Your Marriage [Audio]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 28:28


    5 Communication Tools To Save Your Marriage In this episode, we'll share five of the communication tips which have helped our marriage the most. We've known about these techniques for a while, but it has taken us a few years to mature enough to the point of being able to implement. #WednesdayWisdom

    Episode 65: Top 5 Parenting Habits For Raising Happy Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 27:29


    Top 5 Parenting Habits For Raising Happy Kids. As stay at home parents to four children, we love it when people share their parenting tips! So, in this episode, we share five of our favorites! We hope that some of the ideas will be helpful, and also inspire you to create your own favorite habits.

    Episode 64 Love Is The Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2017 30:10


    Love Is The Way. What do you do, when you feel as though you've tried everything? In this episode, we'll explore one of the best options that we learned from experience.

    Episode 63: How To Have A Positive Attitude In Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 30:05


    How To Have A Positive Attitude In Marriage. If having a great attitude can make life more enjoyable, then what about keeping a great attitude towards your marriage? In this episode, we'll talk about practical steps you can take, start and implement today - so that you can experience the joy of a long happy marriage.

    Episode 62: How To Keep A Relationship New

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 29:22


    #HowToKeepARelationshipNew As a hot trend on Twitter, we'll discuss ways to keep your marriage new, and why it matters to make this such a priority. Why do break-ups happen? Usually it's because the new wore off, and if “new” is the most desirable stage in a relationship, let's make it happen!

    Episode 61: Keep Blessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 30:04


    To bless someone, simply means to show favor. Always find ways to show favor to the one person who means the most to you. The needs of your spouse should always be put ahead of the wants of relatives and friends. Even when your partner doesn't reciprocate...just keep blessing

    Episode 60: How To Live Your Best Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 28:10


    When we say ‘live your best marriage', we cannot emphasize enough the fact that it is indeed yours. It's best to avoid trying to keep up with someone else's marriage. What works for others may not work well for your household.

    Episode 59 Being The Strong Father Your Children Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 28:16


    Father's Day was yesterday, and in this episode, Pesa is going to share some amazing advice with us on how to be a great dad. Raising strong kids starts with being a strong parent. #FathersDay

    Episode 58: Stand Beside Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 27:59


    Whose side are you on? At all times, whatever the situation may be, let your spouse know that you will stand by them no matter what. It is easier to reach for the stars when you know that the one you love is in your corner supporting you.

    Episode 57: Three Things To Do When Your Marriage Is In Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 30:31


    When your marriage is in trouble and you're desperate to save it, taking action is a must. In this episode, we'll discuss three things you can do when you want to keep the precious bond you have.

    Episode 56: Commitment Is Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 31:55


    Seeking freedom in all the wrong places only leads to bondage. Learn about the amazing freedom which comes from the beauty that commitment has to offer.

    [Bonus] Episode Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 24:22


    [Bonus] Episode Forgiveness by Pesa and Whitney Shayo

    Episode 55: Adjusting To The UnExpected

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 31:50


    During the engagement, and when the marriage is still new, we usually don't anticipate the frustrations which come from everyday life. No one is perfect, and disappointments will occur, so how do you react when reality sets in?

    Episode 54: Kick Doubt To The Curb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 33:39


    Whether you're married, or not - doubt is something we all struggle with. In this episode, we'll discuss different ideas for being able to overcome uncertainty.

    Episode 53: Out Of The Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 29:49


    Imagine what it will look like when you come out of the storm. When your relationship is restored, beauty comes from the bond which was strengthened.

    Episode 52: Boiling Point

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 31:41


    When you reach the point of giving up, it looks as though there's no hope. I've been there, and I'll share what helped me continue building the relationship I have with my husband.

    Episode 51: Three Ways To Overcome Resentment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 31:30


    After so many years of resentment building up, the bitterness becomes overwhelming. Learn three of the tips you can practice in order to overcome resentment.

    Episode 50: Can Facebook Be As Harmful As Porn.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 30:21


    Many of us don't question whether or not Facebook has a negative impact on our marriage. When our newsfeed is filled with images of opposite sex friends (shirtless gym pictures of guys, endless selfies of ladies in revealing clothing/bathing suits, etc.) it does NOT bring us closer to the person we married. Period.

    Episode 49: Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 32:05


    Last weekend, Pesa and I fought, but we've moved forward. When a couple can disagree, or go through a tough situation, and come out of it without carrying a grudge, they make redemption a major part of their marriage.

    Episode 48: Three Ways To Connect One Day At A Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 32:26


    We haven't seen an overnight fix for marriage, yet. In this episode we'll talk about three ways to connect and build a stronger bond one day at a time, so that you and your spouse will experience amazing results.

    Episode 47: Say Goodbye To Doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 30:14


    Questioning the intentions of your spouse creates a habit of assuming the worst. Learn the reasons why it is so vital to think positively about the things your spouse says and does - it could save your marriage.

    Episode 46: A Lasting Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2017 32:56


    People often ask us how they can know for sure, whether or not their marriage will last. In this episode we'll discuss a few of the most helpful ways to ensure a long lasting, and happy marriage.

    Episode 45: Three Simple Tips To A Happier Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2017 28:45


    Pesa and I have enjoyed 13 happy years together and in this episode, we share three of the techniques we've used to keep our marriage strong.

    Episode 44: 5 Signs of an Emotional Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017 33:15


    Learn the 5 signs that an emotional affair is starting.

    Episode 43: Same Tiger Different Stripes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 30:36


    Many of the fights that couples have, are the same ones over and over. Situations may seem to be unique, but the underlying cause of the problem is not different.

    Episode 42: Attack the Problem Not the Person

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 34:05


    Focusing on blame is the natural inclination when our spouse says or does the wrong thing. However, we can learn to view the problem as something separate from their character, and attack it as a couple.

    Episode 41: United Front

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 34:42


    When couples don't show unity, it doesn't take long for others to assume the marriage isn't strong. Learn how to safeguard your relationship by setting clear boundaries.

    Episode 40: The 3 A's Of Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 33:24


    Attitude, Affirmation, and Attunement. Learn how to make the most of these three things and improve your marriage exponentially.

    Episode 39 : How To Buid Emotional Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 31:15


    One way to ensure a happy marriage is being generous towards one another. Learn the many ways to be emotionally generous and see how much it impacts you and your spouse.

    Episode 38: You Are Only As Strong As Your Weakest Link

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 32:04


    When one spouse is less passionate about something that truly matters to their partner, success in that area will be reach a ceiling. Learn ways to bridge the gap and go further - as a couple.

    [Rebroadcast ] Episode 31 : Difficult In Laws - Easter Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 32:55


    Learn how to handle and overcome intimidation, whether it's at a family reunion, or even in a business setting.

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