Today we decided to drag a recording out of the archives. This conversation took place at the end of what was an incredibly difficult time psychologically for Matt, even in doing the work sometimes life gets too much. As part of our commitment to being open and honest we decided that you listeners out there deserved to hear this. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no b******t conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 26 min
On todays episode Kaz and Matt discuss the classic 4 communications styles, how they relate to our relationships and and the changes to the way we communicate. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the book: My Broken Soldier . Narrated by Kaz and interspersed with the perspective and reflection...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today Kazz and Matt speak to special guest Financial Planner and close family friend Tarnia Gurney from Gurney Financial, looking at the financial climate today and how we can navigate these turbulent times without hurting the people we love. If you or some one you know is struggling financially, or is interested in improving their fiscal health you can find Tania at, https://gurneyfinancialservices.com.au where you can reach out and find out more. Tarnia also has a load of helpful tools for peo...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today Kazz and Matt discuss married life with an age gap, how it affects them and what issues they have tackled, with perhaps a tip or two on how to navigate a relationship with an age gap. Want the full story? Buy the book: My Broken Soldier . Narrated by Kaz and interspersed with the perspective and reflections of her husband and former soldier Matt, the story transcends financial ruin, family politics, two wars and unspeakable loss. The Love Conquers podcast is not a licensed mental healt...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 16
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - Victor Borge. We all know laughter boosts mood, but a 2015 social psychology study revealed shared laughter as an indicator of greater romantic relationship quality. So, how much are you sharing laughter in your relationship? In this episode, Matt & Kaz discuss the combined power of love and laughter. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about ma...
Sep 05, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, Matt & Kaz discuss the importance of striking a balance between giving and taking in a relationship, and what can happen when a partner is giving or taking either too much or too little. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the book: My Broken Soldier . Narrated by Kaz and in...
Aug 25, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Matt & Kaz break down the common tendency within relationships to enable or look the other way regarding our partner's foibles, and our own. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the book: My Broken Soldier . Narrated by Kaz and interspersed with the perspective and reflection...
Aug 18, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Matt & Kaz discuss the gravity of commitment in relationships, making solemn vows (and keeping them), and whether they'd say "I do" all over again if they'd have had a crystal ball to show them the challenges that would lie ahead... Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the bo...
Aug 12, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, we discuss a hot off the press Guardian Australia relationships article titled: 'While life has largely returned to normal since the pandemic many relationships have not '. Matt & Kaz share their reflections on the 2020/2021 Greater Sydney lockdowns as a married couple, explore the concept of personal boundaries and relationship dealbreakers, and underline the importance of 'looking inward' when encountering relationship challenges. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the ...
Aug 04, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This episode tells the story of Corporal Matt John Page's 2010 career-ending accident that occurred during an army training exercise. Matt & Kaz cover their personal experiences of the traumatic event, the immediate fallout; and the lasting impact of it on them individually, as a couple and as a family. Want the full story? Buy the book: My Broken Soldier . Narrated by Kaz and interspersed with the perspective and reflections of her husband and former soldier Matt, the story transcends fin...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Matt & Kaz unpack the age old question: 'Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved before?'. It's a discussion about loss - in all its many forms - in love and life, how it can impact us, the different ways we can respond to it, and how we can support each other through it. For a closer look at the stages of grief and the concept of 'Dancing with SARAH' (mentioned in this episode), listen to episode 7. Content warning: Mental health, suicide and trauma. Re...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Matt and Kaz unpack some of the hardest lessons of being a parent. Kaz has been a mother for more than 30 years and over time with deep reflection she's learned that having rigid expectations of one's children can ultimately be detrimental to both child and parent. Today she believes in enforcing hard lines where morals and safety are concerned, then finding out what your children want to achieve and providing gentle guidance and advice - rather than dictating their future or de...
Jul 14, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Matt and Kaz take us through the 5 typical stages of processing emotions following conflict, why it's important to acknowledge the different stages, know where you are at in the cycle of hurt and healing, and then 'own' your internal and external responses. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more. Want to hear more from Matt ...
Jul 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Matt and Kaz detail 10 key qualities that, in their experience, make for a solid relationship. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the book: My Broken Soldier . Narrated by Kaz and interspersed with the perspective and reflections of her husband and former soldier Matt, the stor...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Matt and Kaz discuss their personal mental health journeys. From what it's like to experience mental ill-health inside a long-term relationship, to seeking mental health help for yourself or partner, and the crushing effect of mental health stigma - both societally and on an individual level. Content warning: This episode covers confronting topics like mental health, depression, suicide and trauma. The Love Conquers podcast is not a licensed mental health service and is not a su...
Jun 26, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, Matt and Kaz discuss their journeys of both becoming and being parents. Kids don't come into the world with a handbook and it takes a village to raise them. Every parent's got to figure it out 'good parenting' for themselves. Matt and Kaz just want all parents listening to remember - you're never alone in it. Content warning: This episode covers confronting topics like miscarriage, abortion, mental health and more. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central C...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Matt and Kaz share their personal take on the true meaning of family being more than just blood and ancestry. They discuss how they’ve navigated the challenges associated with divorce, blended family, estrangement and more. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the book: My Broken...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Matt & Kaz unpack the idea of a relationship arc (how a relationship grows or changes through a story). They grapple with the individual significance of marriage, tricky relationship and family dynamics including marriage and step-parenting, resolving conflict and different arguing styles, and being the president of your partner’s fan club. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about ma...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, we meet the hosts Matt & Kaz Page and take a deep dive into their background both as individuals and as a couple to understand where they have come from, what they believe about relationships and why they wanted to start their own podcast. Recorded at the Page family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Love Conquers is a relationships podcast by Matt and Kaz Page. Love can help us overcome a lot, but it can’t conquer all… You’ve got to own your worth. Recorded at their family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a no bullshit conversation about marriage, parenting, mental health, family business, and more - with generous helpings of profanity and raucous laughter. Their goal is that by tuning into Love Conquers you’ll learn life lessons through listening, th...
Jun 08, 2023•2 min
