Having an attitude of gratitude
Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice gives advice on deepening friendships. Doug also unpacks things you should know if you decide to go to marriage therapy. He discusses the importance of gratitude and how it helps keep the focus on the p…
The value of positive affirmation
Doug is joined by Monica Hinderer to continue their discussion about the damage criticism does to children: They share how damaging negative self-talk can be in raising children and the value of positive affirmation to combat the negativity. Doug and Monica tackle listener questions and comments on…
The Power of Retrouvaille
Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share their experience of healing through Retrouvaille, a marriage help program for struggling couples. They share the origins of Retrouvaille, and discuss the life changing conversions couples have through the Sacraments on Retrouvaille weekends. Resource …
Hurt feelings and the negativity bias
What do you do when your spouse hurts your feelings? Doug unpacks a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book: By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice addresses a young bride who is feeling hurt by something her spouse said. Doug discusses the negativity bias and how to overcome this through pray…
14 tips for a lasting marriage
Doug unpacks 14 nonnegotiable rules for a lasting marriage. He discusses the importance of respecting boundaries, talking through difficulties, forgiving, embracing differences, and practicing patience. Listener questions: · My husband and I got divorced but we never got an annulment. My …
The Gift of Forgiveness
Doug discusses 4 steps forgiveness as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. He talks about what forgiveness is, is not, and unpacks the value of forgiveness and its impact on mental health. Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Hap…
Criticism in Childhood
Did you grow up in a critical home? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss how criticism can affect children even into adulthood and how to talk to your children, in a loving way, when you need to correct them.
Managing conflict during the holidays
Doug unpacks a couple’s guide to managing conflict during the holidays. He shares the importance of accepting influence from your spouse, having the ability to compromise and he gives steps to solve problems when conflict arises. Doug gives advice to listeners with the following questions: · …
In-laws and the holidays
Today, Doug unpacks how to navigate the holidays with in-laws. He discusses the importance of communication going into family gatherings and shares the value of understanding one another’s expectations and how it is key to knowing where to draw boundaries with the in-laws.
Stress Proof Marriage at Christmas
Today Doug unpacks how to stress proof your marriage this Christmas season. All the shopping, and preparing can interfere with the celebration of the birth of our Savior and can lead to one or both spouses feeling unappreciated. Doug discuses tips that can help spouses work together to create a sen…