Podcasts about marriage counseling

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Why Marriage Counseling Can Backfire After Infidelity After betrayal, almost everyone says the same thing: “You two need counseling.” But what if rushing into couples therapy immediately after infidelity is actually making things worse? In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode, Lora Cheadle shares why betrayal is not simply a marriage problem — it's a nervous system injury, an identity crisis, and a reality-shattering trauma that requires stabilization before relationship repair. Drawing from her own experience recovering after her husband's multiple affairs, Lora explains why so many betrayed partners leave counseling feeling blamed, overwhelmed, emotionally flooded, or even more disconnected from themselves. She explores the “assumption trap” that infidelity is caused by relationship problems, why traditional couples counseling can unintentionally backfire early on, and what healing-focused support should actually prioritize first. This episode is not anti-therapy and it's not anti-marriage. It's a compassionate, trauma-informed conversation about why healing begins with you — your safety, your nervous system, your clarity, and your self-trust. If you've been betrayed and feel confused, pressured, dysregulated, or like you've completely lost yourself, this episode will help you understand why. Top 3 Takeaways Infidelity is not just a marriage problem. Betrayal shatters your sense of reality, identity, trust, and nervous system safety. Before working on the relationship, the betrayed partner often needs stabilization, orientation, and emotional safety first. Traditional couples counseling can unintentionally backfire early on. When therapy focuses too quickly on “relationship dynamics,” many betrayed partners leave feeling blamed, self-monitoring, emotionally flooded, or pressured to fix the relationship before their own trauma has been addressed. Healing starts with rebuilding yourself — not rushing decisions. Before deciding whether to stay, leave, forgive, reconcile, or rebuild the marriage, it's essential to regulate the nervous system, reconnect with self-trust, and create clarity from a grounded place instead of survival mode. Favorite Quotes “Infidelity is not a marriage problem. It is an individual's problem.” “People cheat because they can't meet their own needs.” “Marriage counseling assumes two regulated adults discussing relationship dynamics.” “Betrayal involves one deeply dysregulated person trying to survive the collapse of their reality.” “It's not about pretending everything is okay. It's about rebuilding you and your truth.” “When you're bleeding out, you stop the blood flow first.” “You don't need to rush your healing. But you do need LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

If Part 1 was about the field of sexual medicine, Part 2 is about the marriage at the center of it. Dr. Jenni Skyler and Daniel Lebowitz return to their conversation with Dr. Irwin and Sue Goldstein, and this time, the questions get more personal. How do you stay married for fifty years? What does great sex actually look like across the decades? And what happens when a woman who has spent her career in sexual medicine starts experiencing low desire herself? Sue Goldstein opens up about her own journey through peri-menopause and the slow erosion of her libido- what she calls "duty sex", and the medications that brought not just her sex drive back, but a playfulness in her marriage she hadn't realized had gone missing. She walks listeners through her menopause toolbox of five treatments, explains why she's "76 and feels like she's in her 50s", and dismantles the lingering fears from the Women's Health Initiative that have kept generations of women in what she calls hormone prison. Dr. Irwin shares his own daily protocols for sexual health, why he believes most older men are leaving capacity on the table, and the surprising data from their own clinic- that more than half the Vyleesi prescriptions they write are off-label for men. They explore why dopamine is dopamine, regardless of gender. The reality of persistent genital arousal disorder. And a remarkable story of a teenage horseback rider whose chronic arousal turned out to be a herniated disc. This episode is full of practical wisdom, clinical innovation, and one of the most real conversations about long-term love you'll hear all year. The Goldsteins' secret to fifty years of marriage? Best friends, good sex, and the willingness to keep trying new things — including a chocolate sauce on the day before you change the sheets. Irwin Goldstein, MD, IF (he/him/his). Director, San Diego Sexual Medicine 5555 Reservoir Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92120, Director, Sexual Medicine, UC San Diego Health East Campus, San Diego, CA. Clinical Professor of Urology, University of California at San Diego. Voluntary Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services Past President, International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. Past President, Sexual Medicine Society of North America. Editor Emeritus, Sexual Medicine Reviews, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, International Journal of Impotence Research. Phone: 619 265-8865 - Mobile: 619 987-7432. Email: dr.irwingoldstein@gmail.com. http://www.sandiegosexualmedicine.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDSexMed. X: http://twitter.com/SDSexualMedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Evolve Your Intimacy, Dr. Stephanie Sigler dives into the real impact adult ADHD has on intimate relationships—and why it's about so much more than forgetfulness. From missed responsibilities and emotional reactivity to time blindness and chronic overwhelm, this episode explores how ADHD can slowly create resentment, imbalance, and the painful parent-child dynamic many couples silently struggle with.You'll hear insight for both the partner with ADHD and the partner without it, including why shame, criticism, and over-functioning keep couples stuck in destructive cycles. Dr. Stephanie breaks down how unmanaged ADHD affects emotional safety, attraction, trust, communication, and sexual intimacy—and why so many couples stop feeling like lovers and start feeling like roommates, managers, or opponents.This episode also explores:Why “trying harder” doesn't work for ADHD brainsHow to build systems instead of blameEmotional accountability without shameThe hidden intimacy damage caused by constant reminders and correctionsHow alternative relationship dynamics and flexible roles can actually support ADHD partnershipsPractical tools couples can implement immediately to reduce conflict and rebuild connectionWhether you have ADHD, love someone who does, or suspect it may be impacting your relationship, this episode offers compassionate, direct, and actionable guidance to help you stop fighting each other—and start working together.Hosted by Dr. Stephanie Sigler, licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, clinical sexologist, and founder of Evolve Your Intimacy.Evolve Your Intimacy LLCGuidance & Counseling services w/ Licensed & Certified Professionals for those seeking better sex. Partners IDJEWELRY TO DISCREETLY IDENTIFY OTHER SWINGERS AROUND THE WORLD ASN Lifestyle MagazineAsk Stepahine a question about relationships, sex, kink, or fetishes and read about it in ASN. HEDONISM II Resort (Negril, Jamaica)Come live the life you've always wanted. Nudists, Hedonists, Swingers, LGBTQI+, and the most Daring!SwinkatationLife, Love, and Play at the intersection of Swing and Kink... Use Code EVOLVE fBliss CruiseEvolve Your Intimacy on a Bliss Cruise!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showEVOLVEYOURINTIMACY.COMSex Therapy |Travel | Retreats| Courses| Podcasts | Articles | Blogs, & VlogsAre you looking to enhance your sexual communication skills? Do you crave a safe space to explore your sexual desires with your partner but aren't sure where to start? Look no further than the Evolve Your Intimacy Podcast, hosted by the renowned Dr. Stephanie.Join Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Stephanie Sigler as she interviews top experts in the field of clinical sexology, veterans in the lifestyle, and popular influencers, bringing you the most accurate information regarding your sexual health and pleasure.NEW SHOWS EVERY WednesdayIf you enjoy the content we produce, show your love by buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evolveyourintimacy

Drop your guard and get ready to understand that you WILL make mistakes.  But that's okay.  We all do.  Step two.  Sit down and have a conversation with God to get you back on track.  

The Praise O'Clock Show (also known as The Praiseworld Podcast) is the breakfast show of Praiseworld Radio.Host: Goodness EzehQuote of The Day: The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching.” — John Wooden

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.How To Save My Marriage After Trying Everything?18 years married. 3 rounds of marriage counseling. Both working 60+ hours a week. Days away from divorce.If you feel like you've tried everything and nothing has changed, Cass Morrow has a hard truth: you haven't tried everything — you've tried the same category of things.In this Q&A, Cass walks Jennifer through why counseling and therapy often fail to save marriages, what identity-level change actually looks like, and the two-path framework for what to do next when you're exhausted and ready to quit.

After betrayal, almost everyone says the same thing: “You two need counseling.” But what if rushing into couples therapy immediately after infidelity is actually making things worse? In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode, Lora Cheadle shares why betrayal is not simply a marriage problem — it's a nervous system injury, an identity crisis, and a reality-shattering trauma that requires stabilization before relationship repair. Drawing from her own experience recovering after her husband's multiple affairs, Lora explains why so many betrayed partners leave counseling feeling blamed, overwhelmed, emotionally flooded, or even more disconnected from themselves. She explores the “assumption trap” that infidelity is caused by relationship problems, why traditional couples counseling can unintentionally backfire early on, and what healing-focused support should actually prioritize first. This episode is not anti-therapy and it's not anti-marriage. It's a compassionate, trauma-informed conversation about why healing begins with you — your safety, your nervous system, your clarity, and your self-trust. If you've been betrayed and feel confused, pressured, dysregulated, or like you've completely lost yourself, this episode will help you understand why.   Top 3 Takeaways Infidelity is not just a marriage problem. Betrayal shatters your sense of reality, identity, trust, and nervous system safety. Before working on the relationship, the betrayed partner often needs stabilization, orientation, and emotional safety first. Traditional couples counseling can unintentionally backfire early on. When therapy focuses too quickly on “relationship dynamics,” many betrayed partners leave feeling blamed, self-monitoring, emotionally flooded, or pressured to fix the relationship before their own trauma has been addressed. Healing starts with rebuilding yourself — not rushing decisions. Before deciding whether to stay, leave, forgive, reconcile, or rebuild the marriage, it's essential to regulate the nervous system, reconnect with self-trust, and create clarity from a grounded place instead of survival mode.   Favorite Quotes “Infidelity is not a marriage problem. It is an individual's problem.” “People cheat because they can't meet their own needs.” “Marriage counseling assumes two regulated adults discussing relationship dynamics.” “Betrayal involves one deeply dysregulated person trying to survive the collapse of their reality.” “It's not about pretending everything is okay. It's about rebuilding you and your truth.” “When you're bleeding out, you stop the blood flow first.” “You don't need to rush your healing. But you do need to take care of yourself first.”   About Lora Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a former attorney turned betrayal recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and author who helps women rebuild their identity and reclaim their power after infidelity and profound emotional betrayal. Using her signature Life Choreography® approach, she integrates legal insight, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and deep spiritual support to help clients move from shattered to sovereign.   Resources & Links Download the free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://betrayalrecoveryguide.com Book your $97 Introductory Session: https://introductorysession.com Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @loracheadle   This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Healing after betrayal often requires more than insight alone. Therapy can provide additional support, stabilization, and guidance as you navigate the emotional impact of infidelity and betrayal trauma.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Evolve Your Intimacy with Dr. Stephanie, we're talking about what really happens when depression enters a relationship. Not just the sadness people often imagine—but the emotional withdrawal, shutdown, exhaustion, disconnection, and intimacy struggles that can leave both partners feeling lonely, confused, and emotionally overwhelmed.Dr. Stephanie Sigler—licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, clinical sexologist, and founder of Evolve Your Intimacy—breaks down how depression affects communication, desire, emotional availability, physical intimacy, and relationship dynamics. You'll learn why depression can feel like rejection inside a relationship, how resentment and burnout quietly build in partners, and what healthy support actually looks like without losing yourself in the process.This episode explores:Emotional withdrawal and disconnectionDepression vs. rejection in relationshipsLibido changes and intimacy shutdownHow depression impacts sex and desireThe difference between support and over-functioningResentment, burnout, and emotional exhaustionBoundaries, compassion, and emotional sustainabilityHow couples can stay connected during depressive seasonsPractical examples of emotionally safe communicationWhether you are struggling with depression yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers compassionate, honest, and research-informed insight into navigating mental health and intimacy together.Because sometimes the problem isn't a lack of love…It's a lack of emotional capacity.Sponsored by Shameless CareWant deeper relationship tools, intimacy workshops, and expert guidance?Visit Evolve Your IntimacyHosted by Dr. Stephanie Sigler, LPC, CST, Clinical Sexologist, founder of Evolve Your Intimacy, and author of The Clinician's Guide to Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships: Working with Clients with Alternative Lifestyles.Bliss CruiseEvolve Your Intimacy on a Bliss Cruise!SDCSeek, Discover, & Connect with over 3 million singles and couples worldwide!Evolve Your Intimacy LLCGuidance & Counseling services w/ Licensed & Certified Professionals for those seeking better sex. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showEVOLVEYOURINTIMACY.COMSex Therapy |Travel | Retreats| Courses| Podcasts | Articles | Blogs, & VlogsAre you looking to enhance your sexual communication skills? Do you crave a safe space to explore your sexual desires with your partner but aren't sure where to start? Look no further than the Evolve Your Intimacy Podcast, hosted by the renowned Dr. Stephanie.Join Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Stephanie Sigler as she interviews top experts in the field of clinical sexology, veterans in the lifestyle, and popular influencers, bringing you the most accurate information regarding your sexual health and pleasure.NEW SHOWS EVERY WednesdayIf you enjoy the content we produce, show your love by buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evolveyourintimacy

Taking ownership of success and failure is the first step in connecting to God.  We're not perfect.  We never will be.  But God understands that life is learning, and learning is important to stay on the right path.

Send us Fan MailYour eyes and ears are the gateway to your mind- what you fill it with is what then overflows from your heart through your words and actions. So what or who is getting your attention? Is it your husband? Or is it your phone? Let's bring awareness and shift the atmosphere to deeper connection in marriage, sister! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

When Susan Bratton talks about intimacy, she doesn't speak in theory. She speaks from 34 years of marriage. From decades of teaching couples how to stay erotically connected through every life stage. From writing 44 books and programs on passionate lovemaking and from her own personal journey. Eleven years into her marriage, she had never had an orgasm from intercourse and was avoiding sex with her husband entirely. Then she learned. And everything changed. In this episode, Dr. Jenni Skyler and Daniel Lebowitz sit down with Susan for a wide-ranging conversation about what really keeps long-term love erotically alive. They talk about the expanded orgasm practice she learned from her mentor Dr. Patti Taylor — and how it transformed Susan from someone who couldn't orgasm during intercourse into someone who describes herself as an "orgasmic optimizer." They explore why Susan rejects the word "anorgasmia" entirely, replacing it with a single word: yet. They dig into the truth about female arousal that most couples never learn — that women's erectile tissue takes 20 to 30 minutes to fully engorge, and that the cultural script of "get hard, penetrate, finish" is, in Susan's words, "a religiously repressed patriarchal female oppression strategy that is no longer working." They talk about scheduled intimate dates (Susan and her husband have them two to six times a week), radical honesty as the foundation of a 34-year marriage, and why turn-on isn't just about sex — it's a life force that spills into everything. Susan also shares her ten intimacy principles — including the one she calls the most important of them all: practicing radical honesty. If you've ever wondered whether long-term love and erotic aliveness can coexist — Susan is the proof, and this episode is the playbook. Susan is a champion and advocate for all those who desire ageless intimacy. She is a best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs including Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, The Steamy Sex Ed® Video Collection, Ravish Him, Dirty Talk, The Pumping Guide and Thrust In Time. She’s the official company spokesperson for GAINSWave® and TheDr. Joel Kaplan Company. She serves as Chief Advocacy Officer of ProDxHealth.org STI testing. Susan has been a featured guest on over 1,000 podcasts and TV shows, including: Diary of a CEO, You Are Not Broken, Sex with Emily, The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey, GoodMoms Bad Choices, HealThyself, IDIOT with Laura Clery, The Infamous “Clit Camp” Music Video, LuvBites with Dr. Tara, and The Chalene Show. Her books and interviews have helped millions take control of their sexual joy. Her message resonates across gender and age because it’s rooted in agency, body literacy, and connection. Susan Bratton | "Intimacy Expert to Millions ” CEO, Better Lover · Personal Life Media · The20 Susan has spent over two decades doing something censorship and shame have long tried to silence: teaching people the pleasure-based sex education they never received. She is the world's most prolific sex educator and author of 44 books and programs. Her newsletters, Better Lover, Personal Life Media, The20, and Longevity Wins, reach 300,000 readers, and her precision sexual vitality supplements are formulated on the science of blood flow and desire. SusanBratton.com BetterLover.com Personal Life Media, Inc.The20, LLC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A relationship is built on time spent together.  And that's the same with God.  He has a plan for your life, but if you don't spend time with Him, you will never know or understand how to get there.

Step one: Drop the attitude and start listening to what God has in store for your life.  As the sun rises on each day, it's another opportunity to learn about life.  Take some time to talk to God.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens in relationships when anxiety starts showing up between two people who genuinely love each other?In this episode of Evolve Your Intimacy, Dr. Stephanie Sigler—licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, clinical sexologist, and founder of Evolve Your Intimacy—dives into the hidden ways anxiety impacts intimacy, communication, emotional safety, reassurance, conflict, and sexual connection inside relationships.You'll learn:• What anxiety actually feels like from the inside• Why reassurance only works temporarily• The “reassurance loop” couples often get stuck in• How anxiety affects conflict, emotional regulation, and attachment• The impact anxiety has on sexual intimacy and performance pressure• Why partners can become emotionally exhausted trying to “fix” anxiety• The difference between supporting your partner vs. becoming responsible for their emotions• Grounding tools and practical strategies couples can use immediatelyThis episode explores how anxiety is not simply “overthinking”—it's a nervous system constantly scanning for danger, even in safe relationships. Dr. Stephanie breaks down the emotional and neurological patterns underneath anxiety so couples can stop reacting and start responding with greater awareness, connection, and intentionality.Whether you struggle with anxiety yourself or love someone who does, this episode offers compassionate, research-informed insight into creating healthier, more secure intimacy together.Sponsored by Shameless CareMental health affects intimacy—and anxiety can make it difficult to stay present, connected, and confident. This episode is sponsored by Shameless Care. Use code EVOLVE at ShamelessCare.com for support designed to help both body and mind work together.To learn more about Dr. Stephanie Sigler, workshops, online courses, therapy services, or relationship resources, visit:Evolve Your IntimacyFollow and connect for additional relationship, intimacy, and mental health education:• Instagram: @evolveyourintimacy• Facebook: Evolve Your IntimacyUntil next time… stay intentional, stay connected, and keep evolving your intimacy.Support the showEVOLVEYOURINTIMACY.COMSex Therapy |Travel | Retreats| Courses| Podcasts | Articles | Blogs, & VlogsAre you looking to enhance your sexual communication skills? Do you crave a safe space to explore your sexual desires with your partner but aren't sure where to start? Look no further than the Evolve Your Intimacy Podcast, hosted by the renowned Dr. Stephanie.Join Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Stephanie Sigler as she interviews top experts in the field of clinical sexology, veterans in the lifestyle, and popular influencers, bringing you the most accurate information regarding your sexual health and pleasure.NEW SHOWS EVERY WednesdayIf you enjoy the content we produce, show your love by buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evolveyourintimacy

For many couples, marriage can sometimes feel overwhelming, like climbing Mount Everest with no clear path. For many couples, it seems like there are way too many things to think about and to do and it can feel like too much to handle! In this episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, hosts Nick and Amy welcome back Austin Ellis, a renowned marriage therapist, to share three practical things couples can use to build a stronger, more connected, and fulfilling marriage. If you want actionable tips to make your relationship thrive without feeling overwhelmed, this episode is a must-listen. 

Maturity is growing your accountability in Christ.  Will you ever achieve perfection in life? That's not the point.  Maturity is learning how to listen and respond to God.

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In this episode, Jenni and Daniel talk with infidelity expert Michelle Weiner-Davisabout how couples can rebuild sex, safety, and emotional connection after an affair. They normalize everything from “hot and heavy” post-discovery sex to long dry spells, and offer practical tools for easing back into touch, managing triggers, and shifting from obligation to genuine desire. Michelle also explains why she believes choice—not a “bad marriage”—causes infidelity, and how he two-day intensives help couples move from crisis to traction. Bullet Points: It’s common for betrayed partners to feel increased sexual desire for the unfaithful spouse right after discovery—this can be a form of reclaiming and reconnection, not something to be ashamed of. After an initial “hot and heavy” phase, sex often cools down, which can trigger panic that the couple is sliding back into old patterns. Rebuilding intimacy works best when couples start with low‑ pressure touch (like hugs that are explicitly not a prelude to sex) instead of jumping straight to intercourse. Many women experience sex as obligation—understanding responsive desire and their own pleasure can shift sex from duty to something they actively want. Michelle argues that “bad marriages don’t cause infidelity; deciding to cheat does”, and she uses two‑ day therapy intensives to give couples enough time to stabilize, process, and begin real repair. Links: Michele@divorcebusting.com2-day intensive InformationAudiobook: Healing from InfidelityWebsite: DivorceBusting.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It isn't what's on the outside that condems a person, it's what is on the inside.  Here's the question.  How is your conscience?

Have you ever done something and just a moment later, wondered why?  You're not alone.  Your acts create your character and your character defines who you are.  Stop and think, then ask God what you should do.  

NBA insider, Marc Spears joins Willard and Dibs and discusses the status of Steve Kerr & his tenure with the Warriors right now. While no decision has been made, the longer this goes on, Spears believes Kerr may be sticking around. Plus, he shares what the Warriors best thing to do for next year will be plus much more!

Okay, you can do this.  And practice makes perfect.  Whatever is true and admirable, noble and lovely, pure and right.  Those words can turn your day and your life around.  

How do you rank yourself as a member of God's family?  We try to fit in with various social situations, and that's okay.  But think about God's family.  How you fit in there is the most important place.

We all make bad decisions.  Many times we live with the results.  How about turning bad into good.  Mistakes in life are meant to be corrected.  And you do that with the help of God.

We often talk about the important of both emotional intimacy and sexual intimacy and how they go hand in hand. But which comes first? For many men, they need the physical connection to become more emotionally connected to their wife. And for most women, they need to be emotionally connected before desiring the physical connection. So which comes first?We took a poll and asked the following questions: "Could your marriage use more emotional intimacy?"53% said Absolutely YES! 30% said they need a little bit more - That means 83% of wives polled said they need more emotional intimacy in their marriage!Then we asked: "Do you agree that strong emotional intimacy comes 1st (Before sexual intimacy?) 94% said YES!So 83% of wives want more emotional intimacy and 94% said it should come 1st, before sexual intimacy! We hope the husbands are hearing this.In this podcast episode we talk with marriage therapist Austin Ellis about why strong emotional intimacy is the key to having good sexual intimacy. If you are a spouse that is frustrated with your intimate life, or want more emotional intimacy in your relationship, then this episode is for you!If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Sure, you can avoid responsibility and life will go on.  What you are missing is the rich blessing God gives each of us.  God will help you get there.

Being accountable means you are walking the path God intended.  Walk in His footsteps and you will build an accountable life.

Excellent at what?  How about life in general.  At the core of life is, are you excellent as a child of God.  Good grades, tons of money, a membership at the club.  That's not excellence, it's the other side of what's important in life.  

One word.  NO.  Perception of who you are is an important facet of your life.  Think about it.  How would you like to be remembered?

Every decision we make has a reality factor...an outcome.  Saying you will do something, then not doing it, is never acceptable.  Say it, do it.  And be honest.  If you can't, tell the truth.

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode Recorded live at VISION 2026, host Carm Capriotto and Matt Fanslow explore how lessons from marriage counseling can improve communication in auto repair shops. The core discussion centers on Matt's article for NAPA Auto Care's Insight Magazine, “Your Shop Might Need Marriage Counseling,” and the industry's gap in soft skills. His central argument is simple: most automotive professionals were never taught effective communication or soft skills. In the past, shop culture often relied on public criticism or shame to correct mistakes. Today, that approach backfires, especially for younger technicians, who are more likely to disengage or “quietly quit” in that kind of environment. Matt proposes a different approach: applying communication techniques commonly used in therapy to everyday shop interactions. Drawing from the Gottman Institute, Matt outlines common communication pitfalls: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, and how they show up daily in shop environments. Key solutions include: Validating feelings, especially with anxious customersCoaching without shame, addressing mistakes privately with supportSeeking outside perspective, using coaches or therapists to uncover blind spots Finally, both Carm and Matt challenge the stigma around seeking outside help. They encourage shop leaders to work with coaches, counselors, or therapists to uncover blind spots and improve their leadership approach. Far from being a weakness, asking for help is framed as a sign of strength and self-awareness. The goal isn't to turn shops into therapy sessions; it's to make small, intentional changes in how people communicate every day. The payoff? Fewer emotional blowups, stronger team culture, and customers who feel safe, heard, and respected. Download Matt Fanslow's Full Article: https://remarkableresults.biz/download/45724/?tmstv=1775829579 VISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo: https://visionkc.com/ Matt Fanslow, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN, Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z Podcast: https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ - Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters - Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto - Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ - Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider - All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books - Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom - Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm - Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections - The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ - Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ - Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ - The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ - The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ - Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill:...

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video EpisodeRecorded live at VISION 2026, host Carm Capriotto and Matt Fanslow explore how lessons from marriage counseling can improve communication in auto repair shops.The core discussion centers on Matt's article for NAPA Auto Care's Insight Magazine, “Your Shop Might Need Marriage Counseling,” and the industry's gap in soft skills. His central argument is simple: most automotive professionals were never taught effective communication or soft skills. In the past, shop culture often relied on public criticism or shame to correct mistakes. Today, that approach backfires, especially for younger technicians, who are more likely to disengage or “quietly quit” in that kind of environment.Matt proposes a different approach: applying communication techniques commonly used in therapy to everyday shop interactions.Drawing from the Gottman Institute, Matt outlines common communication pitfalls: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, and how they show up daily in shop environments.Key solutions include:Validating feelings, especially with anxious customersCoaching without shame, addressing mistakes privately with supportSeeking outside perspective, using coaches or therapists to uncover blind spotsFinally, both Carm and Matt challenge the stigma around seeking outside help. They encourage shop leaders to work with coaches, counselors, or therapists to uncover blind spots and improve their leadership approach. Far from being a weakness, asking for help is framed as a sign of strength and self-awareness.The goal isn't to turn shops into therapy sessions; it's to make small, intentional changes in how people communicate every day. The payoff? Fewer emotional blowups, stronger team culture, and customers who feel safe, heard, and respected.Download Matt Fanslow's Full Article: https://remarkableresults.biz/download/45724/?tmstv=1775829579VISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo: https://visionkc.com/Matt Fanslow, Riverside Automotive, Red Wing, MN, Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z Podcast: https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ - Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters - Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto - Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ - Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider - All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books - Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom - Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm - Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections - The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ - Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ - Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ - The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ - The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ - Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm

Solving a problem ALWAYS begins with a conversation with God.  Think of it as a foundation for a positive result.  The best part, He is always there. 

Simply, a human responding to a situation, any situation.  Heroes don't just do the big stuff, they do the little things that make a big difference.

Character and destiny are measured by courage, accountability, and faith.  Allow God to walk by your side and stay tuned in to what He says.  Not just every now and then...always.

Do what is right.  With God by your side, you have what's necessary to always respond that way.  Turn off the noise of the world and listen to God.  He will help you, every time.

It's easier to walk away or ignore a need.  You're just too busy, right?  Courage is taking time to stop and engage, to help a person in need or address an issue.  Showing courage is not easy, but always the right thing to do.

Sure, your schedule is over-booked and your attitude and energy is overwhelmed.  We exist to help others, just like Jesus did.  Put yourself second in line and do what's most important.  You can adjust your schedule.

So, are you a peacemaker, or an agitator?  Face it, you're not always right and the other person's opinion and feelings are well worth hearing.  It's time to talk less, and listen more.  That's a bonding moment.

Did you know that you do yourself a favor when you're kind?  It's true.  God is the true example of how kindness can change another person's life, and you get the benefits as well.  Share a little kindness today, and see what happens.

Just a few words can damage a relationship.  Your choice of words, your tone of voice can destroy goodwill.  In a bad mood?  Take time to visit with God.  The spoken words can wait.

One word; accountability.  YOU are responsible for YOU.  Better choices are not easy and many make the same mistakes over and over.  Is that you?  Be accountable.

You can't undo a mistake, you can only learn from it.  Put your ego away and let God show you how to correct it and move forward.  

Making mistakes is unaviodable.  Mistakes are forgivable IF they serve as a teaching moment.  And yes, God does use your mistakes as teaching moments.  Pay attention to His voice and learn from His wisdom and grace.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Are you tired of feeling like you're carrying 90% of the weight in your marriage?In this explosive Q&A, Cass Morrow tackles the brutal reality so many men face: doing all the work while your partner barely moves. Rick's question sets the stage for a raw conversation about real leadership, responsibility, and what it actually takes to break the cycle of blame and defensiveness.Cass and Kathryn cut through the bullshit—no more waiting for your spouse to change first. Learn why “getting your wife to take her 10%” is the wrong mindset and how true leadership means owning your role without hidden contracts or expectations.We dive deep into relationship communication, emotional safety, and the traps that keep couples stuck in resentment. If you're sick of therapy that doesn't work, tired of feeling alone in the fight, or ready to lead your marriage out of the mess, this episode is for you.Want more? Tap the link to join the MORROW community, grab the book, and start your own transformation.

Maturity happens for most people.  Teaching your children that there are consequences for bad behavior is a foundational aspect of helping them mature.  Don't make excuses for them, or enable them by deflecting the truth.  Help them build that bridge to maturity in a way that also builds integrity.

Marriage Coaching or Counseling? Alone or Together?When a marriage is in trouble, it is easy to assume that any help is better than no help or that what worked for someone else should work for you. That can lead to more frustration, more delay, and more time spent in the wrong kind of support. In this episode, Coach Jack helps you sort through whether counseling or coaching fits your situation better, and whether it makes sense to work alone or involve your spouse.What You'll Learn:How to tell whether counseling or coaching is the better fit for your current situationHow to decide if working alone or together is more likely to help your marriage move forwardHow emotional control, motivation, and learning style affect the kind of support that works bestHow to recognize when a support approach is creating progress versus keeping you stuckWant to Work With Coach Jack? If you are looking for coaching, Coach Jack has 5 custom-designed Coaching Packages from which to choose. If you are not sure where to start, consultations are also available.Key Takeaways:There is no one-size-fits-all answer for marriage help.Counseling is often the better choice when emotions make daily functioning difficult.Coaching is often the better choice when emotional control is present but clear relationship skills are missing.A spouse's motivation matters when deciding whether to work together.Session progress matters more than simply staying in the same format.Additional Resources:Therapy Beyond All Expectations, by Jack Ito PhDCoaching ServicesContact PageWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

You've heard it; actions speak louder than words.  Your behavior defines who you are, not your words.  And for your kids, your behavior is being watched closely by them.  Don't tell them, show them HOW life should be done.

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