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The Imago Connection: Transforming Conflict into Growth | Mary Kay Cocharo | #130
Mary Kay Cuccaro shares how Imago therapy helps transform relationship conflicts into opportunities for healing childhood wounds through a structured dialogue process that fosters safety, understanding, and deep connection.
Resilience Makes Marriages Last | Dr. Christian & Dr. Caroline Heim | #100
Big-Time Books
Big-Time Books, a creation of Dr. Dave Schramm and his daughters, Mallory and Aubrey officially launches. In these books, readers will find a guide to developing positive thought patterns that will lead to person success in life and relationships.
Marriage Happy Hacks | Dr. Dave Schramm & Dr. Liz Hale | #24
In this episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz share “Happy Hacks” — proven habits to help individuals flourish and bring more joy into their marriages. From sleep, exercise, and diet, to kindness, social connection, mindfulness, and rituals like the “10-5 Rule” (smile from 10 feet away, greet from 5), these simple practices shift stress toward nurturing connection every day.
Put Down The Phone - Tech Effects on Connection | Dr. Brandon McDaniel | #7
In this episode, Dr. Dave and guest Brandon McDaniel, PhD, dive into the subtle yet powerful impact of technology use on our closest relationships. Brandon explains his term “technoference”—when phones and screens interfere with face-to-face connection. He emphasizes that 'not all technology is bad,' but offers practical advice for managing our tech habits, setting boundaries, and reclaiming real, meaningful connection.
How to turn Resentment into Compassion | Dr. Steve Stosny | #5
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Steve Stosny—founder of CompassionPower and author of Empowered Love—reveals how resentment, anger, and emotional disconnection can be offset by compassion, which he calls the lifeblood of intimate relationships. Through powerful ideas like ‘acting on your values, not your feelings’, compassionate assertiveness, and breaking the cycle of negativity, he offers a clear path toward deeper marital connection.
The Key to a Happy Marriage: 4 Principles to Build Connection & Happiness| #4
“Discover why ‘a happy we’ starts with ‘a happy me.’ In episode #4 of the Stronger Marriage Connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz unpack four foundational principles—Search Inward, Turn Outward, Look Upward, Press Forward—that guide you toward deeper connection, resilience, and fierce loyalty in your marriage. These simple, intentional steps empower couples to cultivate joy and enduring partnership.
How an Outward Mindset will Improve Your Relationships
In this insightful post, Dr. Dave Schramm explores the concept of an "Outward Mindset"—a perspective that shifts focus from self-centeredness to understanding others. Drawing from personal experiences and the work of The Arbinger Institute, he illustrates how adopting this mindset can enhance communication, reduce conflicts, and foster deeper connections in relationships.
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