Emotionally Focused Therapy 

Break 1

EFT Externship

Why do we fight?

Break 2

The importance of noticing the pattern

Dr. Alexandra Marcotte joins Doug to discuss why couples fight and how to rebuild trust.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Julia - How can you regain trust after it’s been lost? I lied to my future husband to help a friend, and I lost his trust. (11:21)
Kathy - I am a graduate of DMU, and I can’t speak more highly of it. I am actually in the EFT class! (20:54)

 

Resources:

 

Sacred Ground Psychotherapy

https://www.sgpsych.com/

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Dr. Alexandra Marcotte joins Doug to discuss why couples fight and how to rebuild trust.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Julia - How can you regain trust after it&rsquo;s been lost? I lied to my future husband to help a friend, and I lost his trust. (11:21)</li>
<li>Kathy - I am a graduate of DMU, and I can&rsquo;t speak more highly of it. I am actually in the EFT class! (20:54)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Sacred Ground Psychotherapy
<a href="https://www.sgpsych.com/">https://www.sgpsych.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
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

Raising grumpy teenagers

Practical tips

Getting children to help

Give a compliment

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Clara - How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:38)
Sarah - You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to the needs of people and the household? (32:29)
Len - There is a great story. Teens are aware of the growth they have experienced after the end of their teen years. (38:34)

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss tips for dealing with a grumpy teenager.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Clara - How do you handle balancing your emotions and venting while dealing with teens? (22:38)</li>
<li>Sarah - You both are super helpful. How do we speak to teens about helping around the house and being attentive to the needs of people and the household? (32:29)</li>
<li>Len - There is a great story. Teens are aware of the growth they have experienced after the end of their teen years. (38:34)</li>
</ul>

Advice for dealing with grumpy teenagers

Responsibility for a good marriage

Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage

Husband's addiction and emotional needs

How do I better trust my wife?

Whose responsibility is it that you are in a good marriage? Doug continues to share common phrases that can help each spouse take responsibility in strengthening their marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Michelle - My husband is in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction right now, and he has taken on the addiction of working, and I want to navigate through this while he can’t fulfill my needs emotionally. (19:14)
Chris - I struggle with telling my wife that I trust her. She will have an outburst and threaten me. How can I get better at trusting her? (32:53)
Matt - What do I do if I’m in a marriage that makes me want to satisfy my wife and her children, but will force me to turn away from God? (38:33)
Sylvia - I’m a recovering alcoholic. There is hope, and your family will come around. (46:54)

 

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage
I appreciate you.
I am sorry.
I believe in you.
How can I help?
You make me happy!
I trust you.
I’m proud of you.
Let’s talk about it.
I’m grateful for us.
What do you think?
I love you.
I’m here for you.
I admire you.
Thank you for being you.
We can do this.

Whose responsibility is it that you are in a good marriage? Doug continues to share common phrases that can help each spouse take responsibility in strengthening their marriage.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Michelle - My husband is in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction right now, and he has taken on the addiction of working, and I want to navigate through this while he can&rsquo;t fulfill my needs emotionally. (19:14)</li>
<li>Chris - I struggle with telling my wife that I trust her. She will have an outburst and threaten me. How can I get better at trusting her? (32:53)</li>
<li>Matt - What do I do if I&rsquo;m in a marriage that makes me want to satisfy my wife and her children, but will force me to turn away from God? (38:33)</li>
<li>Sylvia - I&rsquo;m a recovering alcoholic. There is hope, and your family will come around. (46:54)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Phrases to instantly strengthen your marriage
<ol>
<li>I appreciate you.</li>
<li>I am sorry.</li>
<li>I believe in you.</li>
<li>How can I help?</li>
<li>You make me happy!</li>
<li>I trust you.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m proud of you.</li>
<li>Let&rsquo;s talk about it.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m grateful for us.</li>
<li>What do you think?</li>
<li>I love you.</li>
<li>I&rsquo;m here for you.</li>
<li>I admire you.</li>
<li>Thank you for being you.</li>
<li>We can do this.</li>
</ol>

ChatGPT and marriage

ChatGPT and my friend's relationship

Comparison and Social Media

When ChatGPT can be useful

Secret engagement

Unconditional love

Send a midday prayer

Have you ever used ChatGPT to gain a deeper understanding of your spouse? Have you used AI to help you understand your spouse's emotions? Today, Doug discusses the harm ChatGPT is doing to marriages.

 

Listener questions and comments:
John - My friend used ChatGPT to do therapy, but he kept it from his girlfriend. It led to the end of their relationship. (21:34)
Angelica - I used AI to be playful with my husband. (35:55)

 

Resources:

 

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

Have you ever used ChatGPT to gain a deeper understanding of your spouse? Have you used AI to help you understand your spouse's emotions? Today, Doug discusses the harm ChatGPT is doing to marriages.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>John - My friend used ChatGPT to do therapy, but he kept it from his girlfriend. It led to the end of their relationship. (21:34)</li>
<li>Angelica - I used AI to be playful with my husband. (35:55)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
&nbsp;
Marriage Unhindered
<a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle
<a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a>
&nbsp;
Happy Marriage for Life
<a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

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