



Toxic Empathy
Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss toxic empathy. They also discuss questions on marital infidelity, and healing past wounds. Listener questions and comments: Juan - I have been married for 15 years and my wife thinks I'm cheating. (4:04) Joe - Does marriage counseling help heal past wounds …

Rules for Manliness
Bear Woznick joins Doug to discuss his two books; 12 Rules for Manliness, and Men of Grit and Grace. Listener questions and comments: John - I have family history of the cowboy code! (36:28) Resources: School of Manliness https://www.bearschoolofmanliness.com/

Overcoming Grief
Sam Hodges joins Doug to discuss grief. They explore practical ways to support someone who is grieving, how people process grief differently, and what grief can look like in marriage and everyday life. They also take listener calls from people sharing their own experiences with grief. Listener …

Number One Rule for Dating
Doug shares the number one rule in dating and discusses questions that must be answered to really get to know someone well. Listener questions and comments: Leslie - My husband died on April 2nd and we didn’t end on a good note and I don’t have closure. (12:17) Ray - I have noticed that girls w…

Conversion, Jealousy, and Purity in Dating
Doug talks with his daughter Emily about seeing the beatification of Bishop Sheen in person. Doug also covers a few listener emails before getting into dating advice, including conversion to Catholicism within a marriage, jealousy in relationships, and navigating purity while dating. Listener Ques…

Postpartum Depression and Psychosis
Monica and Doug discuss postpartum depression and psychosis, what can be done to treat them, and how to equip children who hear about these difficult cases. Listener questions and comments: Celeste: I experienced psychosis two years ago and struggled with a split personality. (11:20) Rose: I exper…

When Addiction Hurts Your Marriage
Are you married to someone struggling with an addiction that is damaging your marriage? Doug welcomes Scott Weeman, founder of Catholics in Recovery, to explore the roots of addiction and how people can begin the path toward healing and freedom. Listener questions and comments: Charlie – I have be…

From Complaints to Connection in Marriage
Doug discusses several marriage topics including: complaining, where to find a good husband, and female breadwinners. He also shares several quotes to strengthen marriage. Listener questions and comments: Robert - My wife and I have been married for 20 years and I have a problem where I lie abo…

Sleep Problems and Marital Stress
Dr. Bobby Jakucs joins Doug to discuss insomnia and nightmares and their impact on marriage. Listener questions and comments: Monique - I have long days starting at 2 AM and ending at 9 PM so I have a lack of sleep. Is there anything I can do because I am burned out. (11:50) Dave - I am semi…

The Possibility of Forgiveness
Doug unpacks a case study of an impossible marriage redeemed. In his story, the wife is shocked to learn that her husband was having an affair with a “friend”. Doug also responds to an email from a man whose wife refuses forgiveness and respect. PLUS: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and com…