Myth of the perfect match

Break 1

How much should my husband help? 

Growing in marriage together

Break 2

Primary meaning of marriage

Husband comes home drunk after work

Turn off the TV

Doug unpacks marriage as a school of love

 

Listener questions and comments:
Allison - I have two children under three and I stay at home. I am wondering what is fair to ask of my husband when he gets home? (19:49)
Gabriela - My husband and I went to a therapist and have started spending 10 minutes together and it has really helped. (37:32)
Deedee - Why are narcissists unable to show affection? (41:10)

 

Resources:

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Doug unpacks marriage as a school of love
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Allison - I have two children under three and I stay at home. I am wondering what is fair to ask of my husband when he gets home? (19:49)</li>
<li>Gabriela - My husband and I went to a therapist and have started spending 10 minutes together and it has really helped. (37:32)</li>
<li>Deedee - Why are narcissists unable to show affection? (41:10)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered

Beth Plachetka

Faith and mental health

Scrupulosity and anxiety  

Why is faith a good thing?

Thoughts on medication

Good religious practices

Keeping grounded

Dr. Beth Plachetka joins Doug to discuss the intersection of faith and good mental health.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Adriana - My husband has acute psychosis and he is really unstable. How can I help him? (7:14)
Suzie - I was recently diagnosed with depression and I want thoughts on medication. (33:53)

 

Resources:

Dr. Beth Plachetka

https://www.safeharboril.com/

Dr. Beth Plachetka joins Doug to discuss the intersection of faith and good mental health.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Adriana - My husband has acute psychosis and he is really unstable. How can I help him? (7:14)</li>
<li>Suzie - I was recently diagnosed with depression and I want thoughts on medication. (33:53)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Dr. Beth Plachetka
<a href="https://www.safeharboril.com/">https://www.safeharboril.com/</a>

Faith & Mental Health

Please reconsider your response

Husband loves me but wants a divorce

How the human psyche works

Can I receive the Eucharist?

My husband paid for an abortion

Doug goes to the mailbag. One listener disagrees with Doug’s advice and another listener’s husband told her he loves her but wants a divorce.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Jane - In 2016 I was divorced. My husband was in a pervious Catholic marriage. Is it ok for me to go to communion? (34:00)
Nancy - Comment on the email: I don’t think the wife is being helpful to her husband. (38:09)

 

Resources:

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Doug goes to the mailbag. One listener disagrees with Doug&rsquo;s advice and another listener&rsquo;s husband told her he loves her but wants a divorce.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Jane - In 2016 I was divorced. My husband was in a pervious Catholic marriage. Is it ok for me to go to communion? (34:00)</li>
<li>Nancy - Comment on the email: I don&rsquo;t think the wife is being helpful to her husband. (38:09)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

When Love Meets Reality

Dr. Ed and Beth Sri

Porn and domestic violence

Setting boundaries with in-laws

Dr. Ed Sri and his wife Beth join Doug to discuss their book - The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life.

 

Listener questions and comments:
John - I have a porn addiction that my wife found out about and it led her to discovering inappropriate messages and a past affair. I suffered domestic violence from her this past month, and I'm now in a domestic violence shelter. She's reaching out to me. What do I do? (20:13)
Kate - I heard your talk about how significant marriage counseling is. We've tried to go to marriage counseling. How can we find address our issues? (25:08)
Allison - How do I set boundaries with my in-laws? My husband and I are both converts. (34:30)

 

Resources:

 

The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

https://bit.ly/4s2XDNa

 

Dr. Ed Sri

https://www.edwardsri.com/

 

Beth Sri

https://borntodothis.org/

 

Consecration to St. Joseph

https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Dr. Ed Sri and his wife Beth join Doug to discuss their book - The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>John - I have a porn addiction that my wife found out about and it led her to discovering inappropriate messages and a past affair. I suffered domestic violence from her this past month, and I'm now in a domestic violence shelter. She's reaching out to me. What do I do? (20:13)</li>
<li>Kate - I heard your talk about how significant marriage counseling is. We've tried to go to marriage counseling. How can we find address our issues? (25:08)</li>
<li>Allison - How do I set boundaries with my in-laws? My husband and I are both converts. (34:30)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life
<a href="https://bit.ly/4s2XDNa">https://bit.ly/4s2XDNa</a>
&nbsp;
Dr. Ed Sri
<a href="https://www.edwardsri.com/">https://www.edwardsri.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Beth Sri
<a href="https://borntodothis.org/">https://borntodothis.org/</a>
&nbsp;
Consecration to St. Joseph
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319">https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

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