Becoming A Smart Step-Family | Ron Deal | #29
On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sit down with author and expert on blended families, Ron L. Deal, to bring you the leading research, tips and tools about how to create successful step family relationships. If you aren avigating remarriage and/or blending a family unit, join the conversation and learn what may help you on your journey!
Embracing Regrets | Dr. Dave Schramm & Dr. Liz Hale | #28
Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz Take a deep dive into the topic embracing your regrets.
Marriage Takes Real, Unconditional Love | Dr. Greg Baer | #27
Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz Take a deep dive into the topic of unconditional love in marriage with Dr. Greg Baer. Greg shares principles and insights about real love, how it can transform your marriage and parenting. Giving 5 steps to real love.
Tips For A Better Sex Life in Marriage | Dan Purcell | #26
Join Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz today in talking about sexual intimacy within your relationship, where they welcome on special guest Dan Purcell. Dan talks with us about the importance of keeping our relationships close and connected. Sharing some great tips to help couples navigate this important topic and offering some excellent resources for you to learn more.
Therapy For Relationship Wellness | Dr. Don & Carrie Cole | #24
Join the conversation today as Dave and Liz invite doctors Don and Carrie Cole, founders of the Center for Relationship Wellness, onto the Stronger Marriage Connection podcast to bring you some amazing tools and strategies for creating more connection in your relationship. Don and Carrie’s work is backed by years of scientific research with John and Julie Gottman, so you won’t want to miss out on today’s episode!
Marriage Happy Hacks | Dr. Dave Schramm & Dr. Liz Hale | #24
On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection podcast, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz discuss some of the top tips they call “Happy Hacks” that help us flourish as individuals and bring more happiness into our relationships. Strong marriages are built on the virtues and character strengths of the spouses, so join the conversation to learn what you can do starting today to better yourself and your relationship!
How To Continue To Nurture Long Relationships for Seniors | Dr. Dave Schramm ABC 4 Utah
Dr. Dave Schramm shares tips for older couples to maintain and strengthen their connection. He shares a strategy called TNT: Try New Things and Intension in relationships
Empty Nest Marriage | Richard & Linda Eyre | #23
On todays’ episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz welcome Richard and Linda Eyre back on the show to shed some light on grandparenting and how to make your marriage thrive as empty nesters. Richard and Linda share some powerful tips and tools from their online course and community called grandparenting101.com so that you can prepare now for this exciting phase of life!
How To Turn Conflict into Connection | Emil Harker | #22
Listen in as Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sit down with Emil Harker, a respected therapist and talented author, to give you some practical tips and tools for turning conflict into connection and closeness. By following a few powerful principles, we all have the ability to use inevitable conflict for good in our relationships.
Preparing for Marriage and Surviving the First Year | Dr. Mark Ogletree | #21
Join in today on the Stronger Marriage podcast as Dave and Liz sit down with Mark Ogletree, a professional marriage and family educator, to guide you through how to not just survive, but thrive in your marriage. Whether you’re a fiance, newlywed, or long-time spouse, these tips apply to all couples and are sure to help you strengthen your relationship.
Discernment Counseling | Dr. Bill Doherty | #20
On today’s episode Dave and Liz invite Dr. Bill Doherty, internationally recognized marriage expert, back to the Stronger Marriage Connection podcast to discuss the power of discernment counseling. Join us to learn how couples facing crisis can avoid divorce and strengthen their marriage by utilizing discernment.
Can Marriage Survive Abuse, Affairs, and Addiction? | Geoff Steurer | #19
Dr. Geoff Steurer joins Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz to discuss betrayal trauma and the three A’s: abuse, affairs and addiction. Geoff shares some great tips to help both partners through the challenges and struggles of the trauma that is often the result.
Relationship Resolutions | Dr. Dave Schramm & Dr. Liz Hale | #18
On today’s episode, Dave and Liz discuss some New Year’s resolutions that couples can make to intentionally strengthen their relationships. Whether you want to create more fun and adventure in your marriage or slow down and have more alone time with your partner, listen in for some life-changing tips and tools you can use to improve your marriage in 2023.
Getting To The Heart of Connection | Dr. Wally Goddard | #17
Dr. Wally Goddard joins Liz & Dave to explore how humility, curiosity, and understanding are at the heart of true human connection. As we refine our own character, we perceive our partner with new eyes and experience true joy in our relationship. Listen in to understand how irritation can be an invitation.
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts | Dr. Les Parrott | #16
What are the most important things couples need to know before they get married? Dave and Liz discuss with Dr. Les Parrott advice for newlyweds, engaged couples or married people based off of years of research and working with couples.
Countering Marriage Myths | Richard & Linda Eyre | #15
In today’s episode, Richard and Linda Eyre discuss their latest book, The 8 Myths of Marriaging; enlightening relationship truths that dispelling common myths that can harm marital connection. Join the conversation and see how you can strengthen your marital connection by dismissing these myths.
Navigating The Holidays After Betrayal | Jill Manning | #14
Betrayal during the holiday season can cause feelings of joy and celebration to turn sour. However, there is hope. Dr. Jill Manning joins Liz to share her expertise in navigating the holidays after betrayal. Get cozy and tune in for a recipe for holiday healing.
A New Perspective on Pornography | Dr. Cameron Staley | #13
In today’s episode, Dr. Staley discusses how to develop purpose in life during and after compulsive sexual behavior usage, AKA pornography. Join us today as we discuss strategies of hope in recovery for spouses, parents and viewers of pornography,
What Happened To Our Relationship Connection? | Dave & Liz | #12
People are more important than problems. In this week’s episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz dive into the deep end of the relationship pool. Using the metaphor of a swimming pool, they discuss the importance of maintenance and consistently adding cups of connection. They share 8 “D’s of Disconnection” - how to become more aware of these threats to couple connection and how to tackle them with intentionality.
A Better You Makes a Better Marriage | Casey & Meygan Caston | #11
Couple named least likely to succeed in marriage, Casey & Meygan share their success story with Dave and Liz on this week’s episode of Strong Marriage Connection. Tune in to hear more about Marriage365, COVID’s impacts on marriage, and practical things you can do to improve your marriage. If you want to make a better marriage, make a better you.