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451: Improve Your Relationship By Asking Better Questions

Relationship Advice - April 03, 2024 18:31 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
It might sound a bit too good to be true. Ask better questions and instantly improve your relationship? The quality of our relationships is often determined by the quality of our communication and connection. Asking better questions will help you communicate better and develop a deeper sense of u...

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450: Fixing Common Relationship Issues

Relationship Advice - March 27, 2024 20:57 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Kelli Miller shares essential advice for tackling common relationship issues. From reigniting feelings of love to navigating differences in desires and managing the impact of social media, Kelli provides practical tips to enhance your relationship. Tune in for actionable insights on compromise an...

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449: Keys To Building A Lifetime Of Love

Relationship Advice - March 20, 2024 05:55 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Unfortunately, love and relationships don't necessarily come naturally to us. But that's ok! We can gain the tools and strategies to cultivate a life full of love and relationships that are fulfilling and healthy. Listen to today's show for amazing tips to start improving your relationship today....

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Celebrating Muslim Couples Who Change: What They All Have in Common

Wives of Jannah: Islamic Relationship Advice - March 19, 2024 22:11 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
People change! Couples change and grow all the time in my coaching practice, Alhamdulilah. And those that do, and especially those who experience rapid change, have specific qualities in common. I want to share this because it's important to know in our relationship spaces  *** Submit a realt...

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448: Understanding Love, Personalities And Our Brain

Relationship Advice - March 13, 2024 14:36 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
If we better understand what makes us who we are, we can relate better and have more loving and fulfilling relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about how our brain chemistry, personality types and evolution make us who we are and influence how we relate to others.  In this episode ...

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230. Is Your Marriage Savable?

Growing In Marriage - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Today, Rich and DeAnna are having fun and answering questions a marriage counselor would ask to determine if their marriage is savable.  The reality is we believe all marriages are savable if you do them God's way. As Jimmy Evans would say, you have a 100% chance of success if you do it God's ...

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447: Building Better Communication, Compassion And Connection

Relationship Advice - March 06, 2024 16:46 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Our relationships are often a product of the quality of our communication. Communication involves much more than just the words we speak. Listen to today's show to learn how to approach and have conversations that will produce more connection and love in your relationship.  In this episode with D...

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229. Does Your Spouse Have Your Back?

Growing In Marriage - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Ever wonder what it truly means to have your spouse's back, in the good times and especially the bad? In this heartwarming episode, Rich and DeAnna dive into the art of being there for your spouse. We'll explore how these actions not only deepen your bond but also honor God's design for marriage...

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Relationships in Ramadan: How to Plan Stress-Free & Equitable Ramadan Experience

Wives of Jannah: Islamic Relationship Advice - March 01, 2024 18:14 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Ramadan is our most blessed and sacred month and can also be, ironically, a form of increased stress in relationships. Learn what to let go of, what to focus on, and how to have conversations that support you and your husband's Ramadan goals.  *** Visit www.wivesofjannah.com for to review ...

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Convert: Am I Selfish Not Wanting to Share My Husband With Another Wife?

Wives of Jannah: Islamic Relationship Advice - February 28, 2024 22:31 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
From the sister who asked the question after hearing my response: "I finally had the chance to listen to your response and all I have to say is thank you. On a personal note, I teared up listening because I was finally able to hear words of encouragement and have an advocate by my side. I am ...

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228. Do You Really Want to Know Your Spouse?

Growing In Marriage - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Hello, Jill Zimmerman from Pennsylvania! 👋🏻👋🏾 We've got a cool story to share about you today! We've been diving into a skill that can really change the game in your marriage: empathy. It's not always easy, but mastering it can make a huge difference. Research shows that couples who get good a...

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446: The Definition Of Love, Negotiating Impasses And Deep Wisdom

Relationship Advice - February 28, 2024 04:04 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Defining something is one of the first steps in understanding and cultivating it. Loving and being loved is a fundamental human need that can bring us amazing highs and unbearable lows. Today's wide ranging and philosophical conversation will help you better understand and cultivate love in your ...

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445: Money, Happiness And Meaning

Relationship Advice - February 20, 2024 19:35 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
We need money to move through the world, but more money doesn't necessarily mean more happiness. Navigating our relationship with money is an important part of life and relationships. We've covered understanding our money personalities in several past shows. Through his own experiences and many i...

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444: Dealing With Negative Thoughts

Relationship Advice - February 14, 2024 16:58 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Do you ever get caught in a negative thought pattern that you just can't seem to break? Maybe you often find yourself turning an ant hill into a mountain? Negative thoughts can take over our lives and make us feel frustrated, sad and overwhelmed. Listen to today's show to learn how to combat nega...

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443: Healing Your Negative Attachment Patterns

Relationship Advice - February 13, 2024 01:07 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Attachment theory is a valuable lense to examine ourselves and our relationships. Understanding how most of us will fall into common negative attachment patterns can help you heal and thrive in your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn more about attachment theory, breaking negative patt...

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227. Healing Intimacy (with Drew Boa): Overcoming Unwanted Sexual Behaviors for a Thriving Marriage

Growing In Marriage - February 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Today's episode is a real eye-opener as we delve into the often-taboo topic of overcoming unwanted sexual behaviors (e.g., porn) and understanding the complexities of sexual fantasies within marriage. We're joined by a remarkable guest, Drew Boa from Husband Material, who brings a fresh perspect...

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226. Happily Married

Growing In Marriage - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Introducing the Happily Married Workshop. Rich and DeAnna spill the beans on their new in-person event. If you are local to the Central Valley of California: Bay Area, Sacramento, Fresno, Foothills then you don't want to miss this fun one-day workshop that will help you achieve the kind of relat...

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442: Surviving Domesticity And Having Better Conversations

Relationship Advice - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Kids, household chores, carpools and the monotony of a routine life can take its toll on a relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to keep your relationship fresh, have better conversations with your partner and improve your relationship.  In this episode with Enrico Gnaulati we discuss...

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225. Transforming Criticism Into Compassion in Marriage

Growing In Marriage - January 24, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Today Rich and DeAnna are talking about a topic that affects every marriage, but often lurks in the shadows of the relationship. This darkness leaves a silent but very profound impact on both spouses—it’s criticism! So, grab a cup of coffee, find a comfortable space, and listen to us engage in a...

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441: Sex Education And Tips For Open Communication

Relationship Advice - January 24, 2024 05:41 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Unfortunately, many of us received little to no sex education as young adults. We bring this lack of knowledge into our adult relationships and often live sex lives that suffer from this. The good news is that it's never too late to learn! Listen to today's show to get educated about sex, communi...

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440: What Exactly Is A Healthy Relationship Anyway!?

Relationship Advice - January 17, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Defining what a healthy relationship looks like is a good first step to creating one. Domestic violence is unfortunately a part of some unhealthy relationships so it's also important to understand this unhealthy issue. Listen to today's show to understand these topics! In this episode with Dr. Ch...

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224. DeAnna's Back

Growing In Marriage - January 17, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Rich and DeAnna finally deliver a "short" episode. In this podcast, DeAnna's back and she is sharing how she celebrated her 50th birthday and created a memory we will NEVER forget. 😂 Tune into this fun episode that's sure to make you smile and gasp all within 24 minutes.  Don't Miss Anything ...

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439: Healing Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

Relationship Advice - January 10, 2024 15:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Many of us learn unhealthy relationship patterns and have trouble understanding and breaking them. What if we could teach our children to not create these patterns and learn how to break them for ourselves through a children's book? Listen to today's show to hear how a licensed therapist has writ...

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223. Start Caregiving and Step Into Intimacy

Growing In Marriage - January 10, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Today, Rich is teaming up with Shannon McKiernan as she fills in for DeAnna. DeAnna had an unexpected event take place that sidelined her for this episode. We want you to step into intimacy in your marriage. One of the ways to do that is through caregiving. Listen as Rich and Shannon discuss w...

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222. Stop Taking Care of Your Spouse

Growing In Marriage - January 03, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
To some degree, we all love being taken care of at times, especially when the care is coming from our spouse. Today, Rich and DeAnna want you to stop taking care of your spouse in exchange for something better. Listen as they discuss why caretaking is detremental to your marriage and what you sh...

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438: Loving Yourself Into Deeper And More Meaningful Connections

Relationship Advice - January 03, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
We all want to have better relationships but we don't always have the tools to get there. Surprisingly, much of the work of having better connections starts from the relationship with ourselves. Listen to today's show to learn how to deepen your connection with yourself and others.  In this episo...

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437: Creating A More Conscious Life And Relationship

Relationship Advice - December 27, 2023 14:49 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Understanding how to live our lives more consciously and present will improve our relationships with ourselves and with all whom we come in contact with. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to live and love more consciously.  In this episode with Steve Farrell we discuss relationship advice...

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Replay: How Do You Handle Rejection?

Growing In Marriage - December 27, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Rich and DeAnna are replaying a popular episode from two years ago. Settle in and listen again to Rich and DeAnna share how you can handle rejection from your spouse and in your marriage.    Don't Miss Anything Sign up to be on our mailing list and be notified first about upcoming events, s...

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436: How To Become A Better Lover And Know What You Want In Bed

Relationship Advice - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
Most of us have had a poor introduction to sex with all of the shame and misinformation we take in through culture and early education. Unpacking these things as adults can help us be more in touch with our sexuality and improve our sex lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to become a bette...

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221. Inside Our Marriage: What Really Happens Behind Closed Doors

Growing In Marriage - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Rich and DeAnna are spilling the beans on what happens behind closed doors in their marriage. Enjoy this fun, light-hearted episode that sure to make you smile.  Don't Miss Anything Sign up to be on our mailing list and be notified first about upcoming events, special discounts, and when Rich...