Doug is joined by Monica Hinderer to talk about the damage criticism does to children: They discuss the many factors that can lead to criticism and share how parents can help children develop positive self-esteem. Doug and Monica tackle listener questions and comments on the following: · My adult daughter says we nitpick too much. I am just trying to correct or help her but she won't listen. · My mom was super critical and both my sister and I have made it a point to treat our daughters differen...
Dec 06, 2024•48 min
Doug unpacks a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand form her book By Love Refined. In this letter she shares how physical intimacy can be beautifully spiritual. · A caller/s wife struggles with alcohol abuse and has PTSD. · Advice for a father whose daughter is going to move in with her boyfriend to save money. · A caller’s husband has just started taking care of his grandson who had a stroke at 5 months and can't talk. Resources: By Love Refined https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?sr...
Dec 05, 2024•48 min
Doug is joined by his guest Fr. Robert Altier to discuss his book: God’s Plan For Your Marriage. They discuss love as a gift, not a reward and unpack how suffering in marriage can be a path to holiness. Resources: God’s Plan for your marriage https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/ Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Catholic Therapists https://www.catholictherapists.com/...
Dec 04, 2024•48 min
Doug discusses 4 steps forgiveness as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. He talks about what forgiveness is, is not, and unpacks the value of forgiveness and its impact on mental health. Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Catholic Therapists https://www.catholictherapists.com/...
Dec 03, 2024•48 min
Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice gives advice on deepening friendships. Doug also unpacks things you should know if you decide to go to marriage therapy. He discusses the importance of gratitude and how it helps keep the focus on the positive. Resources: By Love Refined https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOor69zErlUqf6RP4-3ZxPfKt8rMqVKFZpPQcjXBuSZBKh6q0taWX Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhinde...
Nov 30, 2024•50 min
Doug talks about how to heal family tensions now that the election is over. He reads an email from a listener whose son refuses to come home for Thanksgiving because of the outcome of the election. Doug exhorts listeners to pray for peace, and avoid trying to change their spouse or loved ones. Callers share experiences of political tension in their families. Plus: The Friday Rant!
Nov 29, 2024•50 min
Doug answers a letter about a narcissistic daughter-in-law (4:11), how to deal w/an angry wife in a 57-year marriage (21:26), should I tell previous sexual sins to a girlfriend (24:45), gratitude during Thanksgiving (31:27) and how to prevent conflict during Thanksgiving (41:43)
Nov 28, 2024•51 min
What is the annulment process and how does it work? Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins to discuss what justifies an annulment and what information the tribunal looks at when considering granting one. Also: what does sacrifice look like in a vocation and how can you live a more sacrificial life?
Nov 27, 2024•50 min
Greg Shutte joins Doug to discuss the blame game. How does the blame game affect your marriage? How can mercy and forgiveness fix the problem and what are practical ways to practice these virtues? Plus: Stump a therapist!
Nov 26, 2024•50 min
Are you looking for a weekend getaway that can bring you closer to your spouse? Pete and Carol Tomaselli join Doug to share their experience of healing through Retrouvaille, a marriage help program for struggling couples. They talk about the three legs of the Retrouvaille stool and share how the support system in Retrouvaille helps save marriages. Resource mentioned: Retrouvaille Website: https://helpourmarriage.org/...
Nov 23, 2024•50 min
Are you worried about your child’s mental health? Are you worried about the mental health of your child’s friends? Do you know the warning signs of those struggling with mental issues? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss the mental health and emotional well-being of children.
Nov 22, 2024•50 min
Doug unpacks a case of a married couple who lived for themselves, lacking the knowledge of what a good marriage looks like. Doug shares the importance of good role models and the example they give. He discusses selfishness and how it can destroy a marriage, but speaks to the value of hope through forgiveness, encouraging married couples to never give up Resources: Impossible Marriages Redeemed https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhi...
Nov 21, 2024•50 min
Are you married to a selfish person and unsure what to do? Doug unpacks characteristics of selfishness which include: self-centered behavior, lack of empathy, and an unwillingness to compromise. Doug discusses the Christian perspective of selfishness, and offers practical tips for those who are married to a selfish person. Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Catholic Therapists https://www.catholictherap...
Nov 20, 2024•51 min
Jim and Maureen Otremba join Doug to discuss the Banquet of Love program, an online 12-part course that helps you make practical connections between the Eucharist and your marriage. Jim and Maureen speak to the value of therapy and support for spouses in difficult marriages and share the importance of communication and forgiveness. Resources: Banquet of Love https://banquetoflove.org/ Enter code BOL30 for a discount Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life ...
Nov 19, 2024•50 min
Doug talks about how to heal family tensions now that the election is over. He reads an email from a listener whose son refuses to come home for Thanksgiving because of the outcome of the election. Doug exhorts listeners to pray for peace, and avoid trying to change their spouse or loved ones. Callers share experiences of political tension in their families. Plus: The Friday Rant!
Nov 16, 2024•50 min
Are you attempting to blend families with a second marriage? Did you grow up in a blended family? Monica Hinderer LCPC, joins Doug to discuss the challenges in blending families and unpack 7 tips to help blended families. Callers weigh in and share their stories of the struggles and successes in a blended family.
Nov 15, 2024•50 min
Dann Aungst joins Doug to share ho parents can protect their children from exposure to pornography and what to do after exposure has happened. They discuss he value of teaching the Theology of the Body, and the importance of a strong prayer in combating the scourge of pornography. Resources: Road to Purity https://roadtopurity.com/ Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Catholic Therapists https://www.catholictherapis...
Nov 14, 2024•50 min
Danielle Bean joins Doug to discuss her book, Manual for Marriage. They unpack what the vocation of marriage truly is, what it means to fight fair, and how to overcome the everyday struggles in marriage. Resources: Manual for Marriage https://tanbooks.com/products/books/manual-for-marriage/?srsltid=AfmBOopJxc5BTCRS1JSR4kSxcrW7AWSKae9k7xPJswh7FTrJzS8XMbr6 You are Enough https://shop.catholicsupply.com/you-are-enough.aspx?srsltid=AfmBOoqDTTHE3sRnDJfV6eB7h8WhpfmNwDFj1IaWmoo-mQJquZ-38VXl Danielle’s ...
Nov 13, 2024•50 min
Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice gives advice on deepening friendships. Doug also unpacks things you should know if you decide to go to marriage therapy. He discusses the importance of gratitude and how it helps keep the focus on the positive. Resources: By Love Refined https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOor69zErlUqf6RP4-3ZxPfKt8rMqVKFZpPQcjXBuSZBKh6q0taWX Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhinde...
Nov 12, 2024•50 min
Dr. Stephanie Kafie joins Doug Hinderer to discuss her book: Totally Yours: The Catholic Natural Family Planning Handbook. She details the benefits of Natural Family planning including: being open to life, strengthening marriages and growing in marital chastity. Resources: Totally Yours: The Catholic Natural Family Planning Handbook https://www.amazon.com/Totally-Yours-Catholic-Planning-Handbook/dp/1068936606...
Nov 09, 2024•54 min
Monica Hinderer joins Doug to share ways to pass the faith on to your children. They discuss challenges of passing on the faith including a lack of love and lack of follow through. Doug and Monica discuss the spiritual joy that Pope Francis encourages to build a strong Catholic family life. Resources: Held in Hope https://www.heldinhope.org/ Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Catholic Therapists https://www.catholictherapists.com/ Dark Night of the Soul https://tanbooks.com/...
Nov 08, 2024•54 min
In this episode of Marriage Unhindered, Doug reads a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand in which she advises a young bride who is irritated by her husband’s behavior. Doug shares that little irritations in marriage don’t mean you have a bad marriage but that you married a human. Making a list of your spouse’s positives can help you look past the little irritations of everyday life. Doug also unpacks the importance of kindness in marriage and how little acts of kindness go a long way. Resources: Ma...
Nov 07, 2024•54 min
Emily Jaminet joins Doug to share the unique calling women have both inside and outside the home. Doug and Emily discuss the virtues needed to balance the many roles of a busy Catholic mom. Resources: Emily’s website https://www.emilyjaminet.com/ Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart https://www.avemariapress.com/products/holy-habits-from-the-sacred-heart?srsltid=AfmBOoqRErNWDYtn5bDrIk-jhevMm_P7jp4xTJlJsA9Ro4UP90TFt5UL...
Nov 06, 2024•54 min
Doug gives advice to a woman who desperately wants to save the marriage. Her husband wants a divorce. Doug shares the importance of spending time together as a couple every day and the value of prayer to change the hardest of hearts. Doug also unpacks rules for what a good date night should look like for you and your spouse.
Nov 05, 2024•54 min
Doug unpacks the lives of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, who both had mental health struggles, but overcame them through daily Mass attendance and reliance on the grace of God. Doug also shares highlights from the lives of another married couple, Luigi and Maria Quattrocci who lived lives of holiness with a strong emphasis on faith and service.
Nov 01, 2024•53 min
How do you go about passing on the faith to your children? What are some practical applications for this? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss ways to reach your children and keep them in the faith.
Oct 31, 2024•50 min
Are you single and hoping to get married? Are you unsure whether you should marry the person you are dating? Elizabeth Busby, LMFT joins Doug to discuss the importance of discernment before marriage. They also unpack the Theology of the Body and share how to overcome past mistakes related to chastity. Resources: Discerning Marriage https://www.discerningmarriage.com/ Theology of the Body https://tobinstitute.org/...
Oct 30, 2024•50 min
Jim Lange joins Doug to discuss his book: The Happy Wife, Happy Life Deception . They unpack the importance of strong communication and working together to understand the roles of husband and wife in a good marriage. Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ The Happy Wife Happy Life Deception https://jimlangebook.com...
Oct 29, 2024•50 min
Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book: By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice discusses sexual intimacy in marriage and emphasizes how pleasure is the reward but not the intent. The intent is the union of souls which results in joy, transcending sexual pleasure. Doug unpacks the importance of emotional intimacy coming before physical intimacy in marriage Resources: By Love Refined https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOoqO3lJMj2FF_pWgyWOi3sgxiatKYn1...
Oct 29, 2024•50 min
Doug unpacks common reasons why people don’t go to therapy including the expense, and the time commitment. He explains how the time and money involved in a divorce far outweigh the time and cost of therapy. Doug shares 5 steps for bringing your spouse to therapy. Plus: The Friday Rant! Resources: Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/ Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/ Catholic Therapists https://www.catholictherapists.com/...
Oct 25, 2024•50 min
