Stress and the Christmas season

Break 1

Teaching children about intimacy

Break 2

Anger and resentment

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 sense of balance.



Resources:



Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/



Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/



Ruah Woods Institute

https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/



The Gift of Forgiveness

https://relevantradio.com/2024/12/the-gift-of-forgiveness/

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 sense of balance.
 
Resources:
 
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
 
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
 
Ruah Woods Institute
<a href="https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/">https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/</a>
 
The Gift of Forgiveness
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2024/12/the-gift-of-forgiveness/">https://relevantradio.com/2024/12/the-gift-of-forgiveness/</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

Stress Proof Marriage at Christmas

Deepening friendships

How do I keep my wife on schedule?

How to reunite after separation

Disagreements in parenting 

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 positive.


RESOURCES:

By Love Refined

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOor69zErlUqf6RP4-3ZxPfKt8rMqVKFZpPQcjXBuSZBKh6q0taWX

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/





Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/





Catholic Therapists

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

 

Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book&nbsp;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 positive.
 RESOURCES:
By Love Refined
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOor69zErlUqf6RP4-3ZxPfKt8rMqVKFZpPQcjXBuSZBKh6q0taWX
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Marriage Unhindered
https://www.marriageunhindered.com/
 
Happy Marriage for Life
https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
 
Catholic Therapists
https://www.catholictherapists.com/
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Having an attitude of gratitude

Impact of enmeshment at Christmas 

Struggle to discipline stepdaughters 

Negative self-talk and 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 following:

·         Doug goes to the mailbag and gives advice to a listener struggling with enmeshment and the impact it has during the holidays.

·         My kindergartner talked about kissing a girl in his class. We thought it wasn't serious but the day he tried to kiss me; it was really weird. What should I do?

·         Struggling in disciplining stepdaughters.

·         I wish my daughter in law would behave a certain way. How should I approach her directly?

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

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 following:
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doug goes to the mailbag and gives advice to a listener struggling with enmeshment and the impact it has during the holidays.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My kindergartner talked about kissing a girl in his class. We thought it wasn't serious but the day he tried to kiss me; it was really weird. What should I do?
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Struggling in disciplining stepdaughters.
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I wish my daughter in law would behave a certain way. How should I approach her directly?
Resources:
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
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The value of positive affirmation

What is Retrouvaille? 

How is Retrouvaille different that marriage en

The Sacraments on Retrouvaille weekends

Enmeshment

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 mentioned:

Retrouvaille Website:

https://helpourmarriage.org/

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.
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Resource mentioned:
Retrouvaille Website:
<a href="https://helpourmarriage.org/">https://helpourmarriage.org/</a>

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