Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic many couples struggle with but don’t often talk about: moving past old wounds to build a stronger, happier marriage. For wives of entrepreneurial husbands, especially, those unresolved hurts can feel like they’re in the way of real connection and peace. But today, we’ll explore a Biblical approach to help navigate this healing process, even if you feel like you’ve tried it all before. What You’ll Learn: Identifying the Pain of Unreso...
Nov 07, 2024•22 min•Ep. 127
Send us a text Ever felt like you’re speaking a different language than your husband? You’re not alone! In this episode, we dig deep into the mystery behind his actions and how understanding them can help bring back the spark in your marriage. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does he act this way?” or “Why does he seem so distant?”—this episode is for you. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with almost two decades of experience and nearly 40 years of marriage, I’m bringing insights t...
Oct 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 126
Send us a text In this episode of Building Happier Marriages , we’re diving into how misreading your husband’s actions can unknowingly create emotional distance in your marriage. It’s easy to feel like your husband is distant, especially when he’s focused on his business. But what if you’re interpreting his behavior all wrong? Today, I’ll be sharing practical ways to stop misreading him and instead, rebuild your connection. Key Takeaways: Misreading Your Husband: Learn how misinterpreting your h...
Oct 24, 2024•31 min
Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a common struggle for many wives—feeling like you have to mother your husband by constantly reminding him of things, organizing his schedule, and being the one to keep everything on track. While it might feel like you're helping, this “mom role” can actually create disconnection in your marriage. Instead of feeling like teammates, you might end up feeling resentful, and your husband may feel like he’s not being trusted or respected. We’ll...
Oct 17, 2024•24 min
Send us a text In this episode of Building Happier Marriages , we’re diving into one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood, aspects of a healthy marriage—respect. Wives, have you ever wondered why your husband seems distant or disconnected? It might be that you’re unknowingly making some common respect mistakes that can push him away. Today, I’m revealing the 5 biggest respect mistakes wives make and, most importantly, how you can avoid them to build a stronger, happier marriage. Key Take...
Oct 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 123
Send us a text In this episode of the Build Your Happier Marriage Podcast , we’re diving into a skill that has the power to transform your marriage: active listening . If you’ve ever felt like your conversations with your husband are going in circles or you’re not being heard, then this episode is for you. Active listening is more than just hearing words—it’s about truly understanding your partner’s heart. I’ll share 3 key steps to becoming a better listener, show you why it’s a game changer for...
Oct 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 122
Send us a text In today’s episode of the Happier Marriage Secrets podcast, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles in marriage—communication breakdowns. Whether it's constant misunderstandings, arguments, or the dreaded silence, communication issues can make your marriage feel like a battleground. But what if I told you that there’s one simple, yet powerful trick to help you break this cycle and start seeing real change? Join me as I share a tried-and-true technique that has transformed ...
Sep 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 121
Send us a text In today's episode of Build Your Happier Marriage , we dive into an issue that many wives experience but few understand: your husband’s silence. It can feel like he’s shutting you out, ignoring your needs, or not caring about what you’re trying to communicate. But what if his silence isn’t what you think it is? What if it's his way of preventing conflict and creating space to cool down? Episode Highlights: Why Husbands Go Silent Learn the surprising reasons behind your husband’s s...
Sep 19, 2024•24 min•Ep. 120
Send us a text In this episode of Build Your Happier Marriage , we’re diving deep into a topic that many couples face but often struggle with—how to reconnect and strengthen your marriage after the kids have left the home. Whether you're entering the "empty nest" phase or it’s on the horizon, this transition can be both exciting and challenging. Many couples feel a mix of emotions, from relief to uncertainty, and even fear about how their marriage will change. What We’ll Cover: Why the Empty Nes...
Sep 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 119
Send us a text In this episode, I share Sarah’s story of her marriage to her husband John. Names have been changed for confidentiality purposes. Sarah and John have been married for over 30 years. Sarah will be sharing the lessons she learned and the epiphany she had along the way as she became the best student of her husband. She called it being in "John's University." Sarah opens up about how she used to react to her husband’s needs, the mistakes she made along the way, and the valuable lesson...
Sep 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 118
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into what really makes a relationship strong—emotional intimacy. You might think that big romantic gestures are key, but it's the small, everyday moments that matter most. We’ll discuss how fear of vulnerability, lack of quality time, avoiding tough conversations, and emotional baggage can get in the way of a deep connection. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your partner, this episode will help you understand why and how to bring back that spark. Key ...
Aug 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 117
Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving into strategies for creating a marriage that not only lasts but thrives, especially when you're married to an entrepreneurial husband. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you engage your husband more effectively, guard your heart against burnout and resentment, and maintain your identity without sacrificing your personal growth. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, this episode offers actionable steps to help you bui...
Aug 22, 2024•37 min•Ep. 116
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the emotional challenges that come with supporting an entrepreneurial husband. If you've ever felt like your husband's dreams are pulling him away from you, leaving you to navigate life alone, this episode is for you. We'll explore how to maintain a strong connection, even when his ambitions seem to leave you feeling isolated. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Struggle: We discuss the emotional impact of feeling neglected in a marriage where your husba...
Aug 15, 2024•36 min•Ep. 115
Send us a text In this episode, you will learn how to find harmony in a busy home without feeling resentful of your husband's entrepreneurial pursuits. Discover practical strategies to support each other while juggling dreams, children, and household responsibilities. Key Points: Understanding His Vision: Recognize your husband's dedication to building a business for financial freedom and family flexibility. Shift in Perspective: Embrace Proverbs 21:5 to see his hard work as part of a shared dre...
Aug 07, 2024•29 min
Send us a text This episode delves into a common struggle for Christian wives: maintaining a household while supporting their husband's entrepreneurial dreams. It explores the challenges of feeling overwhelmed and disconnected and offers practical solutions to create balance and harmony. Key Points: Feeling Overwhelmed: Many Christian wives juggle childcare, housework, and supporting their husband's business ventures. This can lead to feelings of exhaustion, resentment, and disconnection. Import...
Jul 31, 2024•31 min•Ep. 113
Send us a text This episode of Build Your Happier Marriage tackles the common challenge of feeling like a single parent in your marriage and the disconnection that it leads to. Feeling Like a Single Parent in Your Marriage? Do you ever feel like you're managing the household and raising the kids alone, even though you have a spouse? Do you crave a deeper connection with your partner but feel constantly ignored or unheard? You're not alone. Many wives experience this kind of disconnect, leading t...
Jul 24, 2024•33 min
Send us a text Today, we're tackling a situation that can chip away at trust in many marriages: feeling like you can't count on your husband. Maybe he forgets promises, misses deadlines, procrastinates, or seems paralyzed by his workload which gets in the way of him being present. You might wonder, "Can I count on him?” But before jumping to conclusions, we want to explore some reasons why this might be happening. What you’ll hear might surprise you or confirm some things you have been thinking....
Jul 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 111
Send us a text In this episode titled "He's Chasing Dreams, I'm Drowning in Dishes," we dive into the dynamics of a marriage where the husband is an entrepreneur devoting lots of time to his dreams. We'll explore why it's crucial for you as a wife to understand your entrepreneurial husband's mindset and discuss practical ways both of you can support each other to maintain a balanced and supportive relationship. Key Points: Understanding Your Husband's Mindset: His fear of failure and desire to p...
Jul 10, 2024•29 min
Send us a text In this episode, we tackle a common pain point for many wives: feeling like you have to be the one who always remembers and reminds your husband about important calendar events. This can lead to feelings of resentment and frustration. Today, we'll explore why this happens and provide practical solutions to help both you and your husband work together as a team. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Issue: We discuss the common scenario where wives feel burdened with remembering all the...
Jul 03, 2024•25 min
Send us a text As a wife, you're doing everything you can to hold down the fort, right? Work, family, the home, but you crave that connection, that feeling of being partners and you're feeling lonely and longing for a deeper relationship with your husband. On the other hand, your husband sees what he is doing as something that will eventually benefit the family and give you all that you've been wanting as a mother. We all know that building a business takes time. And effort, but sometimes what t...
Jun 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 108
Send us a text Have you been feeling like your husband is emotionally distant while he's trying to build out the business? Do you find yourself trying to figure out why your husband isn't as close to you as he used to be? Are you feeling left out and wondering how to get your relationship back on track? Let me say that you're not alone. Here's what I do know. When your husband withdraws from you and the rest of the family, to work on the business, it can leave you feeling lonely and rejected. No...
Jun 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 107
Send us a text So here you are with a husband who's trying his best to build his new business, right? But there are things that you are worrying about such as finances. You've noticed that he is working hard and bringing in some income, but because the more you listen to him talking about making this his full time thing, the more you're worried about what this means. You're worried about what is ahead and rightly so. What you are hearing is that his income will be reduced in the interim. The sav...
Jun 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 106
Send us a text Is Your Husband’s Side Business Hurting Your Marriage? Creating tension in the marriage? Adding more stress than you need in your life? Are you feeling exhausted from trying to communicate your needs to him and you feel like nothing has change? So, what do you do? Here you are with an ambitious husband who is pursuing what he thinks will be helpful for the family in the long run ... his business idea. But he has only limited time to work on the side business. However, that is just...
Jun 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 105
Send us a text In any relationship where one partner is very entrepreneurial, whether it is the husband or the wife, it's going to require quite a bit of adjustment and understanding because it is not like every other marriage. Your marriage and my marriage are not like every other marriage. Every marriage is unique in its own way. We have our own different challenges, just like might be experiencing in yours. And so, in this episode, I want to shift a little bit from how you normally experience...
May 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 107
Send us a text We all know the saying: "Don't say anything you'll regret later," especially during heated arguments. But in the heat of the moment, staying calm and collected can be incredibly challenging. If you've ever been there, you know exactly what I'm talking about. I certainly do. Sometimes, even as the words left my mouth, I knew I would regret them, and I felt a pang of remorse for my actions. In those intense moments, it's so easy to let emotions take control and say things we don't t...
May 22, 2024•30 min•Ep. 103
Send us a text Ever feel like your spouse speaks a different language? Have you ever wished your spouse could just read your mind? Do you and your spouse argue more than you talk? As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Relationship Coach, I’ve encountered these issues with many couples. Most of these problems, I’ve found, could have been avoided if these spouses had grasped the approach we’ll be tackling in this episode. And hopefully, it will be true for you as well. Often, i...
May 15, 2024•28 min
Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to make a marriage last with divorce rates soaring and fairy tales often falling apart or falling short? It's a question many of us ponder. I remember when I first got married in 1985. It's a very long time, right? I had some questions. There were some uncertainties. We were young and just getting into life, not fully aware of what life had to offer because we were both at a place in our lives, my wife and I, where we were just trying to figure out life...
May 08, 2024•44 min•Ep. 101
Send us a text Ever feel like your home is always filled with tension, like a battlefield instead of a peaceful sanctuary? Do little things seem to snowball into big issues, making every day a challenge? If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. In this episode, we're diving into how to make your marriage more peaceful with three proven practices. Whether you've tried some of these before or not, stick around to learn more and keep your marriage thriving. Extra Stuff: Get your FREE 28-Day ...
May 01, 2024•40 min•Ep. 100
Send us a text Marriage is undeniably wonderful, but let's face it, it can get a bit complicated at times, can't it? Have you ever thought about what are some of the distinguishing factors that set successful and flourishing marriages apart from the rest? What are the secrets to constructing a love that endures through time and how can one nurture it? Discovering the keys to building a relationship that not only sustains but also brings profound joy and fulfillment to both partners is something ...
Apr 24, 2024•40 min•Ep. 99
Send us a text Do you feel that sometimes, you and your spouse are two roommates, or do you feel like you're like two ships passing in the night, but never connecting? Or maybe, you feel like your relationship is one where you wonder what's happening ... what's happening to our marriage? And you feel lonely wondering whether your spouse still loves and cares for you ... Imagine that you're having these internal conversations, lying in bed at night, perhaps by yourself, because your husband or yo...
Apr 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 98
