Marriage Counselor's Corner: Marriage Advice From a Real Marriage Counselor
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 641 ratingsWelcome 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 episodes, subscribe...share and implement what you learn. See you on the couch at the Marriage Counselor's Corner!
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Episode 16: The 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 2)
April 16, 2024 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn 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 at the Mar...
Episode 15: The 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 1)
April 09, 2024 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn 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 at the Mar...
Episode 14: 5 Rules For Better Communication With Your Spouse
April 02, 2024 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn 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 will do j...
Episode 13: The #1 Thing That Destroys Marriages
March 26, 2024 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThis 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, The 37...
Episode 12: Discovering Your Purpose In Life While Being Married (Part 2)
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBToday’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 life chan...
Episode 12: Discovering Your Purpose In Life While Being Married...Part 2
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBToday’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 life chan...
Episode 11: Discovering Your Purpose In Life While Being Married (Part 1)
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBToday’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 the import...
Episode 11: Discovering Your Purpose In Life While Being Married
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBToday’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 the import...
Episode 10: Understanding The Psychology Of Your Reluctant Spouse
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThis 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 understand what...
Episode 9: What Is Your Attachment Style?
February 27, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBToday’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 come packa...
Episode 9: How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Marriage
February 27, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBToday’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 come packa...
Episode 9: What Is Your Spouses Attachment Style?
February 27, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBToday’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 come packa...
Episode 8: 4 Bad Habits That Will Ruin Your Marriage
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis 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 couch at th...
Episode 7: The 5 P's To Masculinity
February 13, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis 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 but please ...
Episode 7: The 5 Areas That Men Wrestle With In Marriage
February 13, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis 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 but please ...
Episode 7: The 5 Areas That Husband's Wrestle With Inside Of Marriage
February 13, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis 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 but please ...
Episode 7: The 5 Areas That Your Husband May Wrestle With In Your Marriage
February 13, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis 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 but please ...
Episode 6: Why Do Some Wives Struggle With Accountability...and Other Questions
February 06, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis 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 you on the couch ...
Episode 5: Enhancing Intimacy Through Emotional Intelligence
January 29, 2024 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn 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 emotional...
Episode 4: Strategies For Improving the Communication in Your Marriage
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBHow 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.
Episode 3: Why Did You Get Married?
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBAsking “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 don't forge...
Episode 2: The 10 Pillars of Marriage
January 10, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis 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 attention t...
Bonus!!! Episode 1 of The Marriage Counselor's Corner
January 09, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWelcome 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 episodes, ...
66: The Grand Finale...Yes, It's Finally Over!
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MBYou probably figured this day would come. Tune in to listen to the grand finale! The end of something special...
65: God's True Intent For Your Marriage
February 07, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWe are officially back! That’s right, the Mastering Marriage Podcast is officially back up and running. In today’s episode we are going to talk about a topic that no matter the condition of your marriage, you need to hear. Now that it is the beginning of a new year, it’s very important to start off by implementing healthy habits into your marriage. And to do that you first need to understand one thing. So, today, we’re going to talk about God’s true intent for your marriage.
64: 3 Things That Your Marriage Absolutely Needs and why none of them is love...
July 05, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBIn today’s podcast episode we will be teaching on another topic that is crucial to the long term success, health and overall happiness of your marriage. We will be covering the 3 things that your marriage needs in order for it to be happy and healthy and why none of those things is love. There is a lot of information to cover during this episode so make sure to take good notes. Remember to leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
63: The Biggest Difference Between Happy & Unhappy Couples
March 15, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBIn today’s podcast episode we will be teaching on another topic that is crucial to the long term success, health and overall happiness of your marriage. We will be covering the biggest difference between happy and unhappy couples. There is a lot of information to cover during this episode so make sure to take good notes. Remember to leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
63: The Biggest Difference Between Happy & Unhappy Couples
March 15, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBIn today’s podcast episode we will be teaching on another topic that is crucial to the long term success, health and overall happiness of your marriage. We will be covering the biggest difference between happy and unhappy couples. There is a lot of information to cover during this episode so make sure to take good notes. Remember to leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
62: The 10 Things Your Marriage Should Be Built On
October 06, 2017 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBIn today’s podcast episode we will be teaching on a topic that is crucial to the long term success and health of your marriage. We will be covering the 10 pillars to marriage. There is a lot of information to cover during this episode so make sure to take good notes. Remember to leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
61: Hopeful Romantic...7 Ways To Be Intentional About Intimacy In Your Marriage
May 19, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBIn today’s podcast episode Mandy will be teaching on a topic that impacts most wives. She will also be unveiling her newest book: Beauty In The Brokenness! Stick around until the end to find out how to get your hands on a copy. Make sure to leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
60: The 7 Stages Of Reconciliation
April 27, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBIn today’s podcast episode we are going to deep dive into one of our most requested topics. We are going to talk about the 7 Stages Of Reconciliation. You will want to bring a note pad and a pen for this episode. Make sure to leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
59: Every Man's Battle
March 20, 2017 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBIn today’s podcast episode we are going to be doing something a little different. Today, David will be taking you into the mind of your husband by talking about a battle that every man will have. Make sure to take notes and leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
58: The REAL Reason Why Most Marriages Struggle
February 24, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBIn today’s podcast, we will be discussing a topic that is so important to your marriage that if you don’t have a healthy understanding of it, your marriage will struggle. Not to put fear into anyone’s mind but my guess is that for many of our listeners, once you get this information, it will most likely explain a lot in regards to why you have had certain struggles inside of your marriage. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
57: Porn & Marriage
February 03, 2017 05:00 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBIn today’s episode, we are going to dive into a topic that we really haven’t touched on as much. We are going to talk about porn and how this habit impacts marriage. We will share how we first found porn as well as why spouses still struggle with porn despite being married. This is a long one but one that you absolutely must listen to. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
56: The Marriage Mirror: What Do You See When You Look At Your Spouse?
January 13, 2017 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBWelcome to season 2 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast! In today’s episode, we are going to dive into a topic that we really haven’t taught on as much. We are going to talk about the “marriage mirror” and the importance of being honest with the reflection that you see when you look at it. We will end this show by giving you 7 things you should do when looking in that marriage mirror. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
55: Why Your Husband Hates Being Married...
July 28, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBIn today’s podcast, I will be talking about a topic that you have probably never heard anybody talk about. Talking about this topic makes me uncomfortable but I figured why not engage in this dialogue so that an area that is often hidden inside the hearts of us husbands can get some exposure and clarity. This is a subject area that most men know and experience all too well…especially those who are married. Today, I will be talking about why most men secretly hate being married. Don't let the ...
54: How To Tell If Your Baggage Is Ruining Your Marriage
June 20, 2016 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBWelcome to episode 54 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Whenever we get the privilege of working with a couple or a stander either with our counseling services or through our Overflow program, we study them individually and as a couple to learn why their marriage is in the condition that it is in. Of the fascinating things that we have learned, we have found that there is one thing that is probably the most divisive and destructive to the foundation of any marriage. This episode reveals what...
53: Help! My Man Needs A Man...
May 20, 2016 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBWelcome to episode 53 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode will focus on a common struggle that most wives have pertaining to their husbands and a common struggle that most husbands are burdened with. Don't let the title confuse you, lol! This episode is packed full of juicy nuggets so make sure to take notes while listening. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
52: Enhancing Your Marriage Using These 11 Effective Communication Techniques
April 15, 2016 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome to episode 52 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode will focus on the # 1 problem area for most marriages...communication. In this episode we will uncover 11 way to have a better conversation with your spouse so that your communication is enhanced. Your marriage is only as strong as your communication. This episode is packed full of juicy nuggets so make sure to take notes while listening. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
51: Are You Married To Someone Different Than Your True Spouse?
March 11, 2016 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome to episode 51 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode will focus on a topic that is often overlooked and unspoken. Today, we are going to talk about a topic that you probably have never really thought about…at least in the way that we are going to talk about it. This episode will focus on why you aren't really married to your spouse... This episode is packed full of juicy nuggets so make sure to take notes while listening. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your t...
50: Understanding The 6 Stages of Marriage Pt 3
February 26, 2016 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBWelcome to episode 50 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode is part 3 of a 3 part series that covers the 6 Stages of Marriage. Understanding these last 2 stages is key to ensuring that your marriage has a healthy and solid foundation. This episode is packed full of juicy nuggets so make sure to take notes while listening. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
49: Understanding The 6 Stages of Marriage Pt 2 of 3
February 15, 2016 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome to episode 49 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode is part 2 of a 3 part series that covers the 6 Stages of Marriage. Understanding these second 2 stages is key to ensuring that your marriage has a healthy and solid foundation. This episode is packed full of juicy nuggets so make sure to take notes before listening to part 3. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
48: Understanding The 6 Stages of Marriage Pt 1 of 3
January 29, 2016 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBWelcome to episode 48 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode is part 1 of a 3 part series that covers the 6 Stages of Marriage. Understanding these first 2 stages is key to ensuring that your marriage has a healthy and solid foundation. This episode is packed full of juicy nuggets so make sure to take notes before listening to part 2. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
47: Starting The Year Off Right By Surveying The 6 Areas Of Intimacy In Your Marriage
January 06, 2016 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBWelcome to episode 47 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode will cover 3 things. First, David answers an email from a listener that touches on an interesting topic. Then we provide a brief overview of 2015 and what to expect from us in 2016...and lastly we cover the 6 areas of intimacy for your marriage and how to survey them for growth. This episode should be fun!!! Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
46: 8 Steps To Speaking To The Heart Of Your Reluctant Spouse
December 21, 2015 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBWelcome to episode 46 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode will focus on helping you to speak to the heart of your reluctant spouse instead of speaking to their mind. These 8 steps will help you to increase the emotional connection between you and your reluctant spouse. Make sure to take some notes during this episode. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
45: Tools For Growth: 8 Ways To Silence Out The Negativity In Your Marriage
November 25, 2015 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWelcome to episode 45 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode will focus on helping you to silence out the negativity inside of your marriage so that it thrives and doesn't die. Don't forget to join in on the 5 DAY FAST FROM NEGATIVITY by typing "I'm In" in the comments section. Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts.
44: How To Connect With A Reluctant Spouse...Advanced strategies
October 30, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBWelcome to episode 44 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode will focus on helping you to connect with a spouse who is reluctant. We focus on two main areas; rejection and communication. This show will bless your socks off! Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts.
43: How To Stand For Your Reluctant Spouse Without Getting Lost
October 02, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBWelcome to episode 43 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. Today's episode will focus on helping you to stand for your reluctant spouse without getting lost. This question is one of our most asked questions! You definitely want to take notes for this one! Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts.
42: Why You Must Be A Student Of Your Spouse & What Happens If You Aren't
September 11, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome to episode 42 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. During today's episode, we discuss the importance of becoming a student of you spouse. We also give you a chance to see how much you actually know about your spouse by quizzing you live on air! You definitely want to take notes for this one! Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts.
41: Unmotivated To Love: The Truth Behind Why Your Spouse Is Reluctant
August 21, 2015 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBWelcome to episode 41 of the Mastering Marriage Podcast. During today's episode, we tackle a question that we get asked the most; "Why is my spouse reluctant to stay married?" Listen in as David (a past reluctant spouse) sheds some light into the mindset of reluctant spouses. You definitely want to take notes for this one! Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear your thoughts.