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Inspirational Comedy with Dr. Michael Smalley

Dr. Michael Smalleywww.smalleyinstitute.com
“I am deeply appreciative of everything Michael shares from personal experience. To me, it is the most reassuring and helpful of all.” A listener. Conversations about love wrapped in stories from my biggest failures. Learn with me the best ways to be kind when your spouse, kids, parents, siblings, and friends are being turds!
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You are a child of the King! Now go live like one.

If you don't know who you truly are, the essence of what defines you, then good luck! A broken identity is a broken life. Be an Esther and win back your husband when you embrace the truth of being a child of the King. If an epic, in-depth online experience is something you’d be interested in covering the discussion today or access to any of the downloads mentioned, and even better, 24/7 digital access to coaching from Dr. Michael Smalley, a path towards healing your pain, tools to shape your com...

Sep 11, 202028 minEp. 628

The invisible God - Be an Esther

One of the glaring omissions in the book of Esther is God. Yes, you are reading this correctly! We do not know who wrote the book of Esther. If you read it, you are not going to read about God. Fact-check me on this one. The rest of my notes are in the VIP Inner Circle membership . 24/7 digital access to coaching from Dr. Michael Smalley (me), a growing library of videos, a path towards healing your pain, tools to shape your communication and intimacy, assessments to guide you, and a community o...

Sep 10, 202019 min

Be an Esther and Win Back Your Husband!

Welcome to Be an Esther and Win Back Your Husband online experience! It is an honor to be part of your journey in winning back the heart of your husband. I want to share something important straight away, which may come as a shock to you……... I am not a woman. Phew! Got that off my chest! The rest of my notes are in the VIP Inner Circle membership . 24/7 digital access to coaching from Dr. Michael Smalley (me), a growing library of videos, a path towards healing your pain, tools to shape your co...

Sep 09, 202015 min

Break free from generational sin

You know that thing you swore you'd never do because of how much you were hurt by it from your parents? Today we learn how to stop doing it ourselves. The rest of my notes are in the VIP Inner Circle membership . 24/7 digital access to coaching from Dr. Michael Smalley (me), a growing library of videos, a path towards healing your pain, tools to shape your communication and intimacy, assessments to guide you, and a community of support from people who will cheer you on as you journey to the rela...

Sep 07, 202026 minEp. 627

Protect your family

For real! You might be unaware of a force hell-bent on destroying your family. The VIP Inner Circle membership brings you 24/7 digital access to coaching from Dr. Michael Smalley, a growing library of videos, a path towards healing your pain, tools to shape your communication and intimacy, assessments to guide you, and a community of support from people who will cheer you on as you journey to the relationship you want. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/#section-1597255271154...

Sep 04, 202058 minEp. 626

Is it a curse or a consequence?

What's the source of your failed attempts at turning your relationship and life around? A curse or a consequence? Listen and find out. The VIP Inner Circle membership brings you 24/7 digital access to coaching from Dr. Michael Smalley, a growing library of videos, a path towards healing your pain, tools to shape your communication and intimacy, assessments to guide you, and a community of support from people who will cheer you on as you journey to the relationship you want. https://www.smalleyin...

Sep 03, 202022 minEp. 625

You have no other choice

If we claim to follow Jesus, this command is unavoidable and perhaps the most important one! The VIP Inner Circle membership brings you 24/7 digital access to coaching from Dr. Michael Smalley, a growing library of videos, a path towards healing your pain, tools to shape your communication and intimacy, assessments to guide you, and a community of support from people who will cheer you on as you journey to the relationship you want. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/#section-1597255271154...

Sep 02, 202016 minEp. 624

Reframing the worst sin of all

How on earth can your selfishness ever contribute to the happiness of other people? If you want the rest of my notes for this podcast, the downloads mentioned, and more importantly, weekly support and encouragement for your deepest relationship dreams. Join the VIP Inner Circle today! Change is a process and takes time, a VIP Inner Circle membership is the process and allows you the time to build the relationship you want. START NOW https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/#section-1597255271154...

Aug 31, 202016 minEp. 622

Love the sucky people

It's a moment I'll never forget, still one of the most embarrassing, humiliating experiences haunting me to this day. If you want the rest of my notes for this podcast, the downloads mentioned, and more importantly, weekly support and encouragement for your deepest relationship dreams. Join the VIP Inner Circle today! Change is a process and takes time, a VIP Inner Circle membership is the process and allows you the time to build the relationship you want. START NOW https://www.smalleyinstitute....

Aug 28, 202022 minEp. 621

Crushing our holier-than-thou hearts

At 18-years-old God broke me of the worst sin of all! If you want the rest of my notes for this podcast, the downloads mentioned, and more importantly, weekly support and encouragement for your deepest relationship struggles...join the VIP Inner Circle today! Change is a process and takes time, a VIP Inner Circle membership is the process and allows you the time to build the life and relationship you want. START NOW https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/#section-1597255271154...

Aug 27, 202013 minEp. 620

The war worth fighting

It was war and a threat to my life and the risk, eternal separation from God! If you want the rest of my notes for this podcast, the downloads mentioned, and more importantly, weekly support and encouragement for your deepest relationship struggles...join the VIP Inner Circle today! Change is a process and takes time, a VIP Inner Circle membership is the process and allows you the time to build the life and relationship you want. START NOW https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/vip-inner-circle...

Aug 26, 202011 minEp. 619

Furious no more

Mark and Christine thought it would be a great idea, and they were wrong! What did they do, and how did it end? If you want the rest of my notes for this podcast, and any downloads mentioned, more importantly, weekly support and encouragement for your deepest relationship struggles...join the VIP Inner Circle today! Change is a process and takes time, a VIP Inner Circle membership is the process and allows you the time to build the life and relationship you want. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com...

Aug 25, 202015 minEp. 618

Be joy - first of the eight commands of Jesus you can't ignore

Choice. Believe it or not, you always have a choice. Even when it involves joy in hurtful or difficult circumstances. Learn how to choose joy today! If you want the rest of my notes for this podcast, the downloads mentioned, and more importantly, weekly support and encouragement for your deepest relationship struggles...join the VIP Inner Circle today! Change is a process and takes time, a VIP Inner Circle membership is the process and allows you the time to build the life and relationship you w...

Aug 24, 202018 minEp. 617

Take your marriage to the next level

Taking your marriage to the next level requires something of you, discover what that something is today! If you want the rest of my notes for this podcast, the downloads mentioned, and more importantly, weekly support and encouragement for your deepest relationship struggles...join the VIP Inner Circle today! Change is a process and takes time, a VIP Inner Circle membership is the process and allows you the time to build the life and relationship you want. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/#secti...

Aug 21, 202022 minEp. 616

Anchor your relationship in joy

Today is about joy. I bet you did not see this coming! Your relationship can feel scary at times. Are we going to make it? Is he/she ever going to change? Will I survive my current circumstances? Where does your joy, confidence, security, satisfaction, calm-in-the-storm come from? Read more at www.smalleyinstitute.com If you want the rest of my notes for this podcast, the downloads mentioned, and more importantly, weekly support and encouragement for your deepest relationship struggles...join th...

Aug 20, 202029 minEp. 615

Take it easy with curiosity

John's been a bad boy! He's allowed something destructive into his mind, but today we learn how to get rid of it! Would you like ongoing support and encouragement for your relationship? Join the VIP Inner Circle today! https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/vip-inner-circle

Aug 19, 202017 minEp. 614

The power of a Sacred Pause

"The most important thing in life is to stop saying 'I wish' and start saying 'I will.' Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities." Charles Dickens wrote that, and this week you are about to learn the most important strategy for your relationship to succeed. Before you become flooded, and incapable of loving each other well, take a Sacred Pause. It's really the only way you can get through difficult conversations and come out closer than ever. Get personal help for y...

Aug 18, 202016 minEp. 613

4 Repulsive reactions you have to stop now

The Urban Dictionary defines repulsive as, "Something or someone that is gross and provokes disgust; disgusting." Let me ask you something, is this your goal each day you wake up lying next to the person you chose to spend the rest of your life together? Join the VIP Inner Circle and get personal coaching live throughout the week! https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/vip-inner-circle

Aug 17, 202014 minEp. 612

The one thing you can't do

When is the last time you heard, "You never do anything! I have to do everything around here!" Or at least some version of an irritated, angry, frustrated, overwhelmed, or disgusting statement of fact leaving you feeling like a failure or judged. Today, together, we are going to eliminate this kind of hullabaloo. Get the help you deserve, become a VIP Inner Circle member today! https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/vip-inner-circle...

Aug 14, 202010 minEp. 611

How about trying NOT being a jerk

Join the movement! Become a VIP Inner Circle member today and get the help you need for the marriage you want. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/vip-inner-circle

Aug 13, 202014 minEp. 610

Move from adversaries to teammates

In a six-year longitudinal study performed by John Gottman and Sybil Carrère, they discovered that they could predict the likelihood of a couple’s divorce by observing just the first three minutes of a conflict discussion. Join the VIP Inner Circle: https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/vip-inner-circle for daily live Q&A with me!

Aug 12, 202015 minEp. 609

The joy of difficult conversations

The joy of difficult conversations will lead you to the marriage you want. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/blog/the-joy-of-difficult-conversations

Aug 11, 202019 minEp. 608

How to have a difficult conversation

Today we learn how to have a difficult conversation. You’re going to learn about, wait for it, cue the dramatic music...the the soft start-up. https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/blog/how-to-have-a-difficult-conversation

Aug 10, 202011 minEp. 607

Never quit, never surrender - The Warrior's Marriage

I’m continuing in the series, The Warriors Marriage, today is perhaps the simplest concept and the hardest way to be a warrior in your marriage. Your marriage is hard, circumstances seem impossible, now get over it.

Aug 04, 202020 minEp. 606

Weapons of Mass Destruction - The Warrior's Marriage Part 2

Today is the 2nd part of my series on the warrior’s marriage, and you’re not going to like it...well...you’ll eventually like it but first I have to shove a few things down your throat for a second, maybe a minute. “Welcome to the Inspiritaitonal Comedy podcast with Michael Smalley, learning doesn’t have to be boring!” https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/blog/weapons-of-mass-destruction-the-warrior-s-marriage-part-2...

Jul 27, 202012 minEp. 605

The Warriors Marriage Part One

All the notes and extra goodies available on this podcast episodes page: https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/blog/the-warriors-marriage-part-one Who are you? Developing a powerful sense of your identity.

Jul 20, 202025 minEp. 397
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