"We have communication issues" is probably the number-one complaint of most couples coming in for marriage counseling or couples therapy.
Because this is so common, and so frustrating, I am re-releasing my three-part "communication problems" podcast series over the next couple of weeks.
Start here: Listen to this episode to learn about the root cause of co ... Show More
Apr 16
Is Your Secure Bond Missing? How to Build Trust and Feel Safe | Dr. Amir Levine | Happiness | E516
If you want a secure bond but keep feeling activated or shut down, you’re not doomed. A secure bond gets built through emotional intimacy, trust, and safe relationships, not willpower. Most people hear about attachment styles and think, “Okay… that’s me.” But insight alone doesn’ ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 13
Parenting Triggers: How to Handle Your Stuff So Your Kids Don’t Have To | Happiness | E515
If parenting is bringing out anger you don’t recognize… you’re not alone. And if anxiety is riding shotgun in your nervous system, same. Today we’re talking emotions, conflict, and repair so you can stay safe and secure even when things get messy. In this conversation, I’m joined ... Show More
1h 5m
Apr 9
How to Fix Communication Problems: Repair Conflict Fast for Trust | Mika Ross | E514
If you have communication problems, you’re probably not fighting about what you think you’re fighting about. And that’s good news. Because the real issue is usually conflict & repair, not the “topic” and with clear boundaries, you can start to repair trust instead of repeating th ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 2020
He Wants Time To Process, She Wants To Talk About It Now: Gretchen + Mike "He Said/ She Said On Communication"
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome to this new game show type episode called "HE Said/SHE Said"! In this type of episode, on the Empowered Couples podcast, you will laugh, be entertained, and relate to this couple as they find out how they see things differently in their ... Show More
38m 11s
Oct 2023
Improving Poor Communication in the Relationship
This episode will be broken down into three parts. First, it will help you identify if poor communication is negatively affecting your relationship. Second, it will provide practical solutions that you can apply to begin improving the communication. Lastly, it will provide an act ... Show More
11m 41s
Mar 2024
3 Tips To Fix Communication In Your Marriage TODAY
Is your marriage suffering from silent treatment and misunderstandings? Communication problems are common, but don't despair! Kimberly Beam Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper, shares how to rebuild connection and bring back intimacy in marriage with 3 essential tips. In this video, y ... Show More
13m 19s
Jan 2024
Episode 261: Breaking Negative Cycles In Relationships
<p>A negative cycle starts when one partner in a relationship feels hurt and then says something critical. Then, the other partner feels hurt and responds in kind. This repeats over and over, and the hurt feelings escalate. In the last episode, we talked about why these cycles ha ... Show More
31m 59s