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Build Your Happier Marriage

A happy marriage is what every married couple wants. They want to feel loved, supported, heard, respected, and desired. 

This does not mean a perfect marriage; a marriage that doesn't have problems. 

No! 

But it's one where you feel safe, secure, and satisfied. Right? How to get there is the challenge. 

And this is where I, Kingsley Grant, come in. 

I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Relationship Coach, and Communication Expert, and has been married for almost four decades. 

I believe a happier marriage results from you and your spouse committing to creating an emotionally safe space as the starting point and then building toward a happier marriage. 

This happier marriage is possible using a scientific and Christian-based healing approach. This may involve marriage counseling, coaching, or live or virtual conferences. 

The ultimate goal is to Make Marriages Happier Again. Let's eradicate unhappiness from marriages globally!

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Episodes

HMS097 | How to Transform Your Communication from Blaming or Shaming

Send us a text Feeling like you and your spouse are operating on entirely different wavelengths is a common experience shared by many couples. When partners struggle to effectively communicate, it can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and ultimately unhappiness in the relationship. It's important to acknowledge that many couples experience these challenges, and you're not alone if you're facing them in your relationship. Research has shown that communication issues rank among the top cause...

Apr 10, 202423 minEp. 97

HMS096 | How to Stop Sweeping Problems Under the Rug with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text What's it like for you when you feel like your husband or wife is not willing to deal with an issue? It's almost as if you're left to pretend that everything is ok, right? That can be incredibly frustrating. I know because I've been guilty of that myself in my own relationship, my own marriage, where I find that in my mind, it's easier to just do the avoidance dance. Because of what I perceive could result if we were to address the issue, I act as if everything is okay. But then y...

Apr 03, 202431 minEp. 96

HMS095 | Debunking Signs Your Marriage Is Over So You Can Work On Saving Your Marriage Instead

Send us a text Have you ever come across those signs or lists indicating that your marriage is doomed, or worse, already over? It can be quite disheartening, don't you think? When experts point out these indicators, essentially telling you to accept the reality and move on, it can feel like a harsh reality check. It begs the question: What more evidence do you need to acknowledge that it's truly over? You may often sense the implication that this is what you should do. What I've observed is that...

Mar 27, 202442 minEp. 95

HMS094 | How Do You Create an Emotionally Safe Space That Leads To Deeper Connections

Send us a text Creating an emotionally safe space takes work and requires skills that you might not be currently using. However, it is something that is desperately needed. Imagine a world where you feel safe and comfy in your marriage. It's like sailing a boat smoothly on calm waters, feeling happy and secure. But what if your boat gets stuck and you feel scared and unsure? That's where emotional safety comes in. It's like having a special map that helps you feel better when things get tough. I...

Mar 20, 202432 minEp. 94

HMS093 | How People Pleasing Could Be Keeping You From Deeper Connection

Send us a text Ever feel like you're bending over backward just to keep the peace at home? Yeah, we've all been there! Maybe you call it "people-pleasing" and sometimes it can feel like the only way to avoid a fight. While it's totally normal to want things to be calm and happy, listen up: constant people-pleasing can actually hurt your relationship in the long run. Here's the thing: imagine you're playing a game with your partner, but you always let them win, even if you know the answer or coul...

Mar 13, 202426 minEp. 93

HMS092 | The Surprising Truth About Why Communication Alone Is Not Saving Marriages

Send us a text Imagine this. You've attended countless workshops, read numerous books, and practiced countless communication techniques, right? All in the hopes of improving your marriage. Yet, despite all of your efforts, you still find yourself stuck in the same frustrating cycle that you know of misunderstandings and arguments. This might sound familiar, right? But If you can relate to or have experienced any of these situations, know that you are not alone. So in this episode, we'll be talki...

Mar 06, 202429 minEp. 92

HMS091 | The One BIG Mistake Most Christian Couples Make In Having Difficult Conversations

Send us a text Do most of your conversations with your spouse end up in a fight? Have you ever wished, that you could sit down with your spouse and just talk about what's bothering you, causing you sleepless nights, anxiety, and sadness without feeling fearful of ending up arguing more, or being gaslighted? Or for that matter, making matters worse. Of course, having this conversation is one that could potentially lead to an escalation or more argument. Because you've tried it before and felt lik...

Feb 28, 202426 minEp. 91

HMS090 | How To Make Difficult Conversations Easy with Your Spouse Without the Drama

Send us a text It's indeed crucial for couples to have meaningful conversations, regardless of how busy life gets and the responsibilities they may have. If couples find it challenging to make time for even short conversations, it can indeed be difficult to engage in deeper discussions. Most of the time, drama interferes with deeper and more difficult conversations. There are pros and cons of course. But at the end of the day, it prevents intimacy. If you have been married for any length of time...

Feb 21, 202429 min

HMS089 | Finding Peace When He Prioritizes Work Over You with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text Feeling neglected when your spouse is overly focused on work is a common struggle. It can leave you questioning the place of your marriage in their priorities. Have you been in this kind of situation? Maybe you felt a sinking feeling in your stomach when I mentioned this because you can relate. It's like his job has taken over, leaving you feeling sidelined as just the spouse. This can lead to hurt, frustration, and maybe even resentment as you're hearing this. So in this episode,...

Feb 14, 202430 minEp. 89

HMS088 | Keeping the Spark Alive When Your Husband Is Busy Building The Business

Send us a text When you attempt to keep the spark alive when your husband is busy building the business can be challenging. No need to convince you. You know that. In addition to prioritizing the family's well-being, some husbands are also striving to build the "family" business. Can you identify with this? Challenges between you and your husband can arise despite your shared goals and efforts to keep your family and bond together. You, as a wife, may have been quite supportive in various ways, ...

Feb 07, 202423 minEp. 88

HMS087 | How to Revitalize Your Marriage with Timeless Wisdom (No Therapy Required!)

Send us a text In trying to revitalize your marriage, it is not uncommon that the advice given is to seek therapy. Therapy does have its place and for the most part, has proven useful for many people. It can reignite the spark in your marriage and other relationships so I want to emphasize that suggesting the possibility of doing that very thing without therapy doesn't diminish its value. It's about finding alternative ways to rediscover that connection without immediately resorting to the usual...

Jan 31, 202433 minEp. 87

HMS086 | Crafting a Life of Faith + Family and Impact with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text A life of alignment of faith, family, and impact is something that many people aspire toward but not many have done so successfully as you'll hear in this episode. Having a good example to imitate can serve as a valuable guide and source of inspiration in various aspects of life. No doubt, the first factor that comes to mind as having a significant impact on your life is your family. The way you are making them a priority; focusing your energy on them. In this episode, you'll hear...

Jan 24, 202425 minEp. 86

HMS085 | Help Your Husband Build His Business Without Turning Your Home Into a War Zone

Send us a text In tough times, it might feel like your home is a bit like a war zone. The tensions and interactions with your husband could be making things challenging. And maybe as you're listening to this, your home feels like that. Take a brief pause for a moment. If you take a closer look at why things might feel this way, what recurring theme or issue stands out to you? Identify the main factor that keeps making the situation challenging. Just as a key can unlock a security lock, there are...

Jan 17, 202427 minEp. 85

HMS084 | Chasing God's Purpose While Building a Thriving Business with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text “Success leaves clue”. Have you heard that before? A common perception is that success requires constant hustle, perpetual motion, and an unrelenting pace. There's often pressure to keep pushing oneself beyond limits, and the fear of falling behind if not continuously engaged in action. This perspective can indeed be exhausting and can lead to burnout or a feeling of inadequacy if one cannot maintain that intense level of activity. It's essential to recognize that while hard work,...

Jan 10, 202419 minEp. 84

HMS083 | The Strong Husband Brotherhood Navigating Faith Family and Success in 2024

Send us a text It's a new year, which means it's important for us to stay on track towards maintaining a happier marriage. Reflecting on 2023, how was it for you and your family? How were the experiences, challenges, and memorable moments that shaped your year? I hope you can reminisce about the joyful and memorable moments spent with your family. There might have been areas where you and your family wished for improvement. As you step into 2024, consider taking measures to enhance those aspects...

Jan 03, 202426 min

HMS082 | How Putting God First Unleashes Family Harmony and Business Booms in 2024

Send us a text As we close out 2023 and you look back over the months leading up to this point, I want to ask you this question, " Are you ending the year with regrets, fear, worry, or excitement, hope, and great expectation?" Maybe it's with a mixture of both because these two thoughts can co-exist. I hope as we turn the page on another year, you like me, can feel the whispers of hope and expectation and the change rustling in the air. Can you feel that? As we step into 2024, I'd like to share ...

Dec 27, 202328 minEp. 82

HMS081 | Unveiling True Masculinity Is Good For Your Health with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text The concept of true masculinity, defined by strength, responsibility, and compassion, holds immense significance in today's world. Authentic masculinity is not about promoting aggression, disrespect, or the degradation of others. Rather, it revolves around qualities such as integrity, empathy, responsibility, and respect for oneself and others. What defines a strong man or a strong husband? Unveiling and reshaping the narrative of true masculinity within the context of marriage is...

Dec 20, 202323 minEp. 81

HMS080 | Leadership Redefined: Transform Your Marriage and Business with Faith-Based Strategies

Send us a text Leadership redefined is necessary if we are going to get a different outcome in life and our work. Would you agree with that? So, if you are feeling exhausted from juggling work and family responsibilities, you need to know that it is completely normal for leadership. As the leader of your home, there are moments when balancing everything feels overwhelming. So, how do you cope when the weight of responsibilities becomes too much? Is it okay to admit that sometimes, despite our be...

Dec 13, 202331 minEp. 80

HMS079 | From Good to Great Elevate Your Marriage with the Strength of Faith

Send us a text Taking your marriage from good to great requires a radical shift from the approach given to marriages today. Did you know that you could give your marriage an 80% chance of being successful? Of course, we want to make it 100%, something that all couples desire, but based on the stats that 50% of marriage ends in divorce, 80% is a great outcome. When you as a high-achieving business professional husband integrate or embrace biblical or faith-based principles, you will drastically r...

Dec 06, 202330 minEp. 79

HMS078 | How Prioritizing Faith Sustains Success at Home and in Business

Send us a text By prioritizing faith as you build your business and lead your home, God provides the strength and wisdom to make them successful With that said: How would you describe a life without God's presence in it? Would you say it's successful, or would you say something is missing in a life without God's presence? I will let you answer that for yourself. If you asked me, the absence of a connection with our Creator, the God who loves us and with whom we have a relationship, can lead to a...

Nov 29, 202332 minEp. 78

HMS077 | Elevating Your Success Beyond Wealth and Power the True Legacy of a Christian Husband

Send us a text Elevating Your Success: The Quiet Triumph of a Fulfilling Life In a world that often celebrates wealth, power, and fame as the ultimate markers of success, there exists a quieter, deeper triumph that frequently goes unnoticed: the success of a fulfilling and God-centered life. This type of success is not about external validation or material possessions; it's about finding meaning, purpose, and happiness in all aspects of life, from our relationships to our work to our spiritual w...

Nov 22, 202351 minEp. 77

HMS076 | Fighting For Your Marriage (How Do You Fight) with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text Fighting for your marriage is something that some people would tell you not to do. Our world today doesn't see marriage as something worth fighting for. Many will say, move on, find someone else, or it's not worth it especially if you are a high-achieving business professional who is driven by success. Many will say, don't let anything, including marriage, get in the way. To change that, we must get our priorities right. Here's a great reminder: “If you want to be successful at ev...

Nov 15, 202326 minEp. 76

HMS075 | Mastering The Art of Setting Boundaries For Work Life Balance

Send us a text Do you feel like you're constantly pulled in two directions? You're trying to create better opportunities for yourself and your family through expansion. Perhaps, growing your business, growing yourself, working on a side hustle, but you also want to be a good husband. Failing one of these made you feel like you are not enough as a good spouse. But, you are not alone. Doing these things requires time and process and you cannot do this instantly. In this episode, we will discuss th...

Nov 08, 202328 min

HMS074 | Roles of Husband and Wife in Marriage with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text In today's society, the roles of husband and wife in Christian marriage have become a very controversial topic. With so many conflicting messages about what it means to be a husband and wife, it's no wonder that marriages have lost the esteem they once held in our world. But what does the Bible really say about the roles of husband and wife in Christian marriage? And how can Christian couples apply these biblical principles to their own marriages in a way that honors God and stren...

Nov 01, 202332 minEp. 74

HMS073 | Surprising Advice for Long Lasting Marriage from A Couple Married 28+ years

Send us a text A long lasting marriage is rare these days. So in response to the question on giving advice for long lasting marriage, here's what this couple had to say: “It feels good. It feels like almost no time at all. It's both forever ago and just a blink of an eye ago” ~ Josh and Jenny Elledge Have you felt the same about your marriage as this couple did 28 years later? Would you be able to say the same about your marriage? If you were to encounter Josh and/or Jenny or a couple who have b...

Oct 25, 202359 minEp. 73

HMS072 | Unlock Emotional Intelligence: 5 Ways for a Stronger Marriage

Send us a text If you're a married Christian professional or are open to hearing both scientific and biblical insights, we've got something special for you. I've learned through my professional and personal experiences how to use feelings smartly to make marriages stronger and brighter. I want to show you how to do it too! Sure, marriages have their good times and tough times. But that's okay! We'll talk about how emotional intelligence can help you bring back the joy in your marriage. In this e...

Oct 18, 202338 min

HMS071 | How An Unhappy Marriage Can Drain You At Work And At Home with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text Imagine waking up each day, not physically exhausted, but emotionally weighed down by the state of your marriage. It's as if you're trudging through life with a heavy heart, and this emotional fatigue is more overwhelming than any physical tiredness you've experienced. It's like lugging around a backpack filled with jagged rocks that have grown heavier with each passing day. In the beginning, the backpack was manageable. You knew it was there, but you could carry it without too mu...

Oct 11, 202322 min

HMS070 | 5 Mistakes That Are Killing Your Marriage with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text Is your marriage one of them? It is indeed disheartening to witness the slow demise of many marriages, a phenomenon I can't help but refer to as a "slow death." This observation is made with a heavy heart, as I have had the privilege of knowing several such couples both on a personal and professional level. In these unfortunate cases, it seems as though the vibrant connection and love that once bound these couples together have gradually faded away, leaving behind a sense of sorro...

Oct 04, 202340 minEp. 70

HMS069 | Divorce and Sexual Trauma How to Heal and Thrive

Send us a text Healing is Possible If you've been through a hard time in your life, like a trauma or hardship, it can be hard to believe that you can heal. But it is possible! Especially if you're married, trauma can have a big impact on your relationship with your spouse and kids. It can be hard to trust and connect with your partner when you've been through something bad. But it's important to know that healing is possible. And it's achievable. In this episode , we talk to Jianny Adamo, a lice...

Sep 27, 202343 min

HMS068 | 5 Hard Truths About Jeezy and Jeannie Mai's Divorce with Kingsley Grant

Send us a text Observing and learning from the experiences of a happy and harmonious couple can be a valuable source of inspiration and guidance for those seeking to nurture a successful and joyful marriage. Do you concur with this perspective? However, when something goes wrong and that same marriage moves to separation or divorce proceedings, that takes it to another level. But there are also valuable lessons to learn. In today's insightful episode, I'll unveil five profound truths about Jeezy...

Sep 20, 202346 minEp. 68
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