Marriage Counselor's Corner: Marriage Advice From a Real Marriage Counselor

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 29 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that took me a while to develop due to how complex it is. Actually, it has been a revolving theme of many of my sessions for the last few months. Usually, when there is a constant theme that comes up, I lean into it to see what else is there. In doing so, I discovered Tim Fletcher’s teachings on shame and was amazed with his presentation on these ideas. So, I’ll be referencing him throughout the co...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 28 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that may be more popular with husbands than it will be with wives. To be more specific, this session will focus more on wives than it will husbands. Today’s session will focus on how most wives are married to the fantasy. Wives, this episode is going to trigger you. I am not going to hide that fact. This episode will highlight something that I see 95% of the time. Meaning, the overwhelming ma...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 27 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that is often the point of contention for many husbands but desired by most wives. I will be settling this hotly disputed topic of “Happy wife, happy life.” But, I will be coming at this from the vantage point of a seasoned professional, an expert in the field of marriage and relationship management. That way, I am not just giving you an opinion. But rather a marriage principle or further yet, a ph...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 26 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that I have referenced in previous episodes but have not spent an episode exclusively discussing. Today I will be discussing childhood trauma and marriage. More specifically, I will be discussing the implications of how unresolved trauma negatively impacts your marriage. But this episode will be more of a conversation between you and I. That way I can get somethings off of my chest. Don’t wor...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 25 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that many of you probably have heard me mention before but have probably not heard me speak in depth about. Today I will be discussing the differences between why men marry and why women marry. That’s right, in this session, I will be breaking down what your husband was expecting to get from you when he married you or what your wife has longed to receive from you when she accepted your hand in marr...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 24 and in today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that many of you probably haven’t heard about before. I am going to be discussing the importance of turning towards your spouse. If you have my book (The 37 Laws To Mastering Marriage), this information can be found in chapter 36 where I cover the Law of the Right Turn. This research is gleaned from Dr. Gottman’s bestselling book, The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work. Remember, healthy m...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 23 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic that every spouse will want to know about. This information comes from chapter 3 of my book: The 37 Laws To Mastering Marriage. This episode will focus on the importance of becoming a student of your spouse (or the Law of the Pupil). Make sure to tune in as I dive even deeper into this often overlooked topic. So hang tight and take good notes as I discuss this during this podcast episo...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 22 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic specifically for the husbands. I have been working with a lot of husbands lately and many of them are fighting. Many of them are struggling…so I am going to repurpose a message that I put out way back in 2016 when many of you never knew me. Today’s episode will be slightly different as I will be talking specifically to husbands about the battles that we face. See this as more of a coa...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 21 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic related to effective conflict resolution skills that I have found most marriages often struggle with. In this episode, I discuss what it means to "Chase 2 Rabbits" during a conflict. This bad habit has tremendous implications on the communication habits that both you and your spouse share. It is extremely hard to change because both parties are usually so entrenched into doing this tha...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode number 20 and in today’s session, I am going to be discussing a topic that is often overlooked in marriages. I will be discussing the fundamental differences between how men and women communicate and why understanding this one concept can tremendously alter the course of your marriage. Trust me, you will want to listen to this episode…especially if you are finding that the communication is off between you and your spouse. Come prepared to take notes. Al...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that is so important that is it specifically for all of the husbands out there! I will be discussing the 6 Healthy Husband Habits. Throughout this journey, I have discovered that there are actually 6 things that if husbands do daily, your marriage will succeed. You can also look at these 6 habits or life principles. Principles that, if you incorporate them into your life, you will success in the areas of your greatest failures...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s session, I will be discussing a topic that is crucial to the way that you and your spouse manages conflict inside of your marriage. I will be discussing the Biggest Difference Between Happy and Unhappy Couples! Research has demonstrated that simply tweaking this one thing while having a conflict with your spouse will drastically impact the long-term health and happiness of your marriage. If there is an episode to listen to, this is the one. Please enjoy this episo...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s session, I will be shifting my approach slightly to asking you 10 very important questions that every spouse needs to answer. As a matter of fact, the heath of your marriage can be measured based on how many of these questions you have answers for. You may have to pause this episode periodically so that you can write down each of these questions. Then I want you to answer them. I would even recommend that both you and your spouse answer these questions indiv...

Send us Fan Mail In 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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 ...

Send us Fan Mail In 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. The...

Send us Fan Mail This 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...

Send us Fan Mail Today’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...

Send us Fan Mail Today’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 discus...

Send us Fan Mail This 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...

Send us Fan Mail Today’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 i...

Send us Fan Mail This 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...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 n...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 mar...

Send us Fan Mail In 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...

Send us Fan Mail How 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 epi...

Send us Fan Mail Asking “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. Pl...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 ...

Send us Fan Mail You probably figured this day would come. Tune in to listen to the grand finale! The end of something special... Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Mastering Marriage Workshops

Send us Fan Mail We 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. ...

Send us Fan Mail In 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!Make sure to check out our b...

Send us Fan Mail In 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Masterin...

Send us Fan Mail In 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Mastering Marriage Workshops

Send us Fan Mail In 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Mastering Marriage Workshops

Send us Fan Mail In 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Mastering Marriage Workshops

Send us Fan Mail In 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Mastering Marriage Workshops

Send us Fan Mail In 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!Make sure to check out our b...

Send us Fan Mail In 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Maste...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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! Make sure to check out our brand n...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 marrie...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 epi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: M...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!Make su...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 lo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Maste...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!Make sure to check out our brand new ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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!Make sure to check out our brand new 2-day Mastering Marriage Workshops here: Masterin...