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Marriage Counselor's Corner: Marriage Advice From a Real Marriage Counselor

Dr. David Taylor: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Relationship Coach, Husbandmasteringmarriageinstitute.com

Welcome to the Marriage Counselor’s Corner Podcast, a place where you get credible and tangible marriage related information from a licensed mental health counselor. Over my past 20 years of clinical experience, I have discovered the things that work to make your marriage healthy. So, see these episodes as a master class in marriage, where I take a psychological and practical approach to marriage education and enrichment. My goal is to break the back of divorce. If you enjoy these episodes, subscribe...share and implement what you learn. See you on the couch at the Marriage Counselor's Corner! 

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Episodes

Episode 29: Married To Shame

Send us a text This is episode number 29 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that took me a while to develop due to how complex it is. Actually, it has been a revolving theme of many of my sessions for the last few months. Usually, when there is a constant theme that comes up, I lean into it to see what else is there. In doing so, I discovered Tim Fletcher’s teachings on shame and was amazed with his presentation on these ideas. So, I’ll be referencing him throughout the course ...

Jul 28, 202534 minSeason 4Ep. 29

Episode 28: Married To The Fantasy (an important episode for all wives)

Send us a text This is episode number 28 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that may be more popular with husbands than it will be with wives. To be more specific, this session will focus more on wives than it will husbands. Today’s session will focus on how most wives are married to the fantasy. Wives, this episode is going to trigger you. I am not going to hide that fact. This episode will highlight something that I see 95% of the time. Meaning, the overwhelming majority of t...

Sep 04, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 28

Episode 27: Happy Wife, Happy Life...True or False?

Send us a text This is episode number 27 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that is often the point of contention for many husbands but desired by most wives. I will be settling this hotly disputed topic of “Happy wife, happy life.” But, I will be coming at this from the vantage point of a seasoned professional, an expert in the field of marriage and relationship management. That way, I am not just giving you an opinion. But rather a marriage principle or further yet, a philoso...

Aug 20, 202440 minSeason 4Ep. 27

Episode 26: Childhood Trauma and It's Impact on Your Marriage

Send us a text This is episode number 26 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that I have referenced in previous episodes but have not spent an episode exclusively discussing. Today I will be discussing childhood trauma and marriage. More specifically, I will be discussing the implications of how unresolved trauma negatively impacts your marriage. But this episode will be more of a conversation between you and I. That way I can get somethings off of my chest. Don’t worry…I won’t ...

Aug 06, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 26

Episode 25: Why Men Marry Vs. Why Women Marry

Send us a text This is episode number 25 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that many of you probably have heard me mention before but have probably not heard me speak in depth about. Today I will be discussing the differences between why men marry and why women marry. That’s right, in this session, I will be breaking down what your husband was expecting to get from you when he married you or what your wife has longed to receive from you when she accepted your hand in marriage....

Jul 23, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 25

Episode 24: Turning Towards Your Spouse

Send us a text This is episode number 24 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that many of you probably haven’t heard about before. I am going to be discussing the importance of turning towards your spouse. If you have my book ( The 37 Laws To Mastering Marriage ), this information can be found in chapter 36 where I cover the Law of the Right Turn . This research is gleaned from Dr. Gottman’s bestselling book, The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work . Remember, healthy marriage...

Jul 09, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 24

Episode 23: Becoming A Student Of Your Spouse

Send us a text This is episode number 23 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic that every spouse will want to know about. This information comes from chapter 3 of my book: The 37 Laws To Mastering Marriage . This episode will focus on the importance of becoming a student of your spouse (or the Law of the Pupil). Make sure to tune in as I dive even deeper into this often overlooked topic. So hang tight and take good notes as I discuss this during this podcast episode. See yo...

Jun 25, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 23

Episode 22: Every Husband's Battle

Send us a text This is episode number 22 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic specifically for the husbands. I have been working with a lot of husbands lately and many of them are fighting. Many of them are struggling…so I am going to repurpose a message that I put out way back in 2016 when many of you never knew me. Today’s episode will be slightly different as I will be talking specifically to husbands about the battles that we face. See this as more of a coaching sessio...

Jun 11, 202435 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Episode 21: Chasing 2 Rabbits: One Major Conflict Resolution Strategy

Send us a text This is episode number 21 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic related to effective conflict resolution skills that I have found most marriages often struggle with. In this episode, I discuss what it means to " Chase 2 Rabbits " during a conflict. This bad habit has tremendous implications on the communication habits that both you and your spouse share. It is extremely hard to change because both parties are usually so entrenched into doing this that they ar...

May 28, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Episode 20: The Differences Between How Husbands Communicate & How Wives Communicate

Send us a text This is episode number 20 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic that is often overlooked in marriages. I will be discussing the fundamental differences between how men and women communicate and why understanding this one concept can tremendously alter the course of your marriage. Trust me, you will want to listen to this episode…especially if you are finding that the communication is off between you and your spouse. Come prepared to take notes. Also, please d...

May 21, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 20

Episode 19: 6 Things Healthy Husbands Do Very Well

Send us a text In today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that is so important that is it specifically for all of the husbands out there! I will be discussing the 6 Healthy Husband Habits . Throughout this journey, I have discovered that there are actually 6 things that if husbands do daily, your marriage will succeed. You can also look at these 6 habits or life principles. Principles that, if you incorporate them into your life, you will success in the areas of your greatest failures…be i...

May 14, 202441 minSeason 4Ep. 19

Episode 18: The Biggest Difference Between Happy And Unhappy Couples

Send us a text In today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that is crucial to the way that you and your spouse manages conflict inside of your marriage. I will be discussing the Biggest Difference Between Happy and Unhappy Couples ! Research has demonstrated that simply tweaking this one thing while having a conflict with your spouse will drastically impact the long-term health and happiness of your marriage. If there is an episode to listen to, this is the one. Please enjoy this episode an...

Apr 30, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Episode 17: 10 Questions That Every Spouse Needs To Answer

Send us a text In today’s session, I will be shifting my approach slightly to asking you 10 very important questions that every spouse needs to answer . As a matter of fact, the heath of your marriage can be measured based on how many of these questions you have answers for. You may have to pause this episode periodically so that you can write down each of these questions. Then I want you to answer them. I would even recommend that both you and your spouse answer these questions individually and...

Apr 23, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Episode 16: The 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 2)

Send us a text In today’s session, I will be teaching on the last 3 stages of the 6 Stages of Marriage. This information will be extremely helpful for your marriage is you are struggling with dealing with unmet expectations, stagnation, unresolved conflicts, reluctance and a decrease in intimacy. Make sure to take good notes so that you can refer back to this information when necessary. Remember to like, comment and share this information with other marriages that need it. See you on the couch a...

Apr 16, 202441 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Episode 15: The 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 1)

Send us a text In today’s session, I will be teaching on the first 3 stages of the 6 Stages of Marriage. This information will be extremely helpful for your marriage is you are struggling with dealing with unmet expectations, stagnation, unresolved conflicts, reluctance and a decrease in intimacy. Make sure to take good notes so that you can refer back to this information when necessary. Remember to like, comment and share this information with other marriages that need it. See you on the couch ...

Apr 09, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Episode 14: 5 Rules For Better Communication With Your Spouse

Send us a text In today’s session, I will be sharing with you 5 rules for better communication with your spouse. These tools, if used correctly will definitely take your communication with your spouse to the next level. Remember, effective communication is one of the 10 pillars of marriage…also remember that the main reason for failed marriages is ignorance. It that is the case, it would behoove you to constantly be looking for ways to improve how you communicate with your spouse. These 5 rules ...

Apr 02, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Episode 13: The #1 Thing That Destroys Marriages

Send us a text This is episode number 13 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing the number 1 marriage killer. This subject is so important that if it is not taken into consideration, it will destroy your marriage. As a matter of fact, most couples come to me dealing with this and they don’t even know it. Once I do some digging, I inevitably discover that they have broken this law of master marriage. That language should sound familiar because this information can be found in my book...

Mar 26, 202440 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Episode 12: Discovering Your Purpose In Life While Being Married (Part 2)

Send us a text Today’s topic is one that on the surface may seem like it has nothing to do with your marriage but don’t be fooled. This subject is something that I have been intimately studying since about 2006 and I feel that I still barely have it figured out. This episode is part 2 and the conclusion to last weeks very important episode. Today, I will be wrapping up the discussion on the importance of finding your purpose in life while being married. This episode will go even deeper into this...

Mar 19, 202440 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Episode 11: Discovering Your Purpose In Life While Being Married (Part 1)

Send us a text Today’s topic is one that on the surface may seem like it has nothing to do with your marriage but don’t be fooled. This subject is something that I have been intimately studying since about 2006 and I feel that I still barely have it figured out. So, I will share with you a taste of what I have discovered. As a matter of fact, this episode will be split up into 2 parts so that I can let the information breath with out cramming it all into one episode. Today, I will be discussing ...

Mar 12, 202440 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Episode 10: Understanding The Psychology Of Your Reluctant Spouse

Send us a text This is episode number 10 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic that can be controversial yet very relevant, especially in today’s day and age. Today’s episode will be on understanding the psychology of your reluctant spouse. What I am about to share may not resonate with some and it may offend others. If it does offend you, that just means you may not be ready to receive it…revisit it what you are ready. This episode will be beneficial in helping you to unde...

Mar 05, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Episode 9: How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Marriage

Send us a text Today’s topic is over another very interesting topic that is often not associated with marriage…attachment theory and how your attachment style impacts how you show up inside of your marriage. One word of caution though, both you and your spouse will most likely show up as having one of these attachment styles. Try to be honest about yourself and resist the temptation to see yourself as perfect. We all want to be spotless and without blemish but the truth is that none of us is. We...

Feb 27, 202446 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Episode 8: 4 Bad Habits That Will Ruin Your Marriage

Send us a text This is episode number 8 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic that is very important to your marriage. Actually, If you have read my book, the 37 Laws, this information may ring a bell. If not, strap in because you will want to hear what I have to say about these 4 bad habits that research shows can ruin your marriage. So, go grab your note pads and get ready to learn all about the 4 bad habits that can and ultimately will ruin your marriage. See you on the ...

Feb 20, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Episode 7: The 5 Areas That Husband's Wrestle With Inside Of Marriage

Send us a text This is episode number 7 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing another topic that is very important to your marriage. In this episode, I am going to be discussing the 5 P’s to Masculinity. Now…what I am about to share with you is both classified and dangerous information. So, If you are a wife…take this information and use it appropriate. If you are a husband, this episode is especially for you even though it may not seem like it. Please make sure to take good notes ...

Feb 13, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Episode 6: Why Do Some Wives Struggle With Accountability...and Other Questions

Send us a text This is my very first Q&A episode! In this session, I am going to be answering 4 listener submitted questions. One of the most important and controversial questions that I will be answering is a question on why wives seem to struggle with accountability inside of their marriages. Please make sure to take notes as you don't want to miss this episode. Even though its a Q&A session, the information that I will be providing will still be very beneficial to your marriage. See y...

Feb 06, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Episode 5: Enhancing Intimacy Through Emotional Intelligence

Send us a text In this session, I am going to be discussing another topic that is very important to your marriage. Actually, this topic is something that is not often spoken about in connection with marriage. As a result, many spouses will struggle with this and not even know that this is the root to many of their problems. Whereas I see wives struggle with this at times, husbands struggle with this the most. Today I am going to be discussing how to enhance the intimacy in your by enhancing your...

Jan 29, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Episode 4: Strategies For Improving the Communication in Your Marriage

Send us a text How you communicate inside of your marriage will often determine the health of your marriage. Effective communication is a skill that you can grow in... if intentional . Today’s session is all about the basics of effective communication and how you can improve this skill inside of your marriage. Make sure to take notes as you don't want to miss this episode. See you on the couch at the Marriage Counselor's Corner! Also, please don't forget to subscribe and share this episode. Make...

Jan 22, 202439 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Episode 3: Why Did You Get Married?

Send us a text Asking “why” is one of the most powerful questions that you can ask in life. If you think about it, asking “why” to a specific issue over and over again forces you to eventually get to the root cause. The same is the case within marriage. Today’s teaching is all about understanding WHY you truly married your spouse. Please understand that this is not a surface question but rather a question intended to eventually get to the core of what motivated you to marry your spouse. Please d...

Jan 15, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Episode 2: The 10 Pillars of Marriage

Send us a text This is episode number 2 of the Marriage Counselor's Corner Podcast. In today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic that is very important to your marriage. In fact, so important that not knowing this information can be extremely detrimental to your marriage. Every healthy marriage is built on 10 distinct pillars . Knowing this information will help you to go back to the basics…reevaluate what is missing so that you can begin to properly tend to the pillars that need your...

Jan 10, 202435 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Episode 1 of The Marriage Counselor's Corner

Send us a text Welcome to the Marriage Counselor’s Corner Podcast, a place where you get credible and tangible marriage related information from a licensed mental health counselor. Over my past 19 years of clinical experience, I have discovered the things that work to make your marriage healthy. So, see these episodes as a master class in marriage, where I take a psychological and practical approach to marriage education and enrichment. My goal is to break the back of divorce. If you enjoy these...

Jan 09, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 1

66: The Grand Finale...Yes, It's Finally Over!

Send us a text You probably figured this day would come. Tune in to listen to the grand finale! The end of something special... Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Mastering Marriage Workshops

Jan 02, 202414 minSeason 3Ep. 66
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