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156. The 3 Super Strengths of a Blended Family Marriage
Discover the 3 "Super Strengths" you'll develop — if you're willing — as you experience blending as a couple.
155. How to Easily Enjoy Meaningful Conversations and More Connection with Your Spouse [with Jennifer Zumbiel]
Discover a practical tool to help you and your spouse engage and connect in meaningful ways.
154. What practical and emotional shifts can you expect as you blend your family?
Discover how to shift your mindset and prepare to navigate the inevitable changes that come with blending.
152. What Has The Potential to Steal Your Joy — And How Can You Hold Onto It? (Part 2)
How to hold onto your joy — even in the midst of disappointment and tension.
151. What Has The Potential to Steal Your Joy — And How Can You Hold Onto It? (Part 1)
In this 2-part series, examine 3 primary dynamics that threaten to steal your joy and how you can be proactive in experiencing more joy!
147. Do sensitive conversations end up creating conflict in your relationship?
Discover how to start a difficult conversation in a way that builds mutual understanding and connection.
146. Friendship and Connection or Friction and Distance — What’s the state of your relationship?
Find out 2 practical things you can focus on to build your friendship as a couple — or rekindle it!
140. Blending with Adult Children — One Couple’s Story of Heartache and Triumph
Find out the ups and downs of blending when there are adult children in the mix.
139. The Most Common, Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences
Find out one of the most common and painful dynamics that every blended family couple experiences — and what you can do about it.
138. How Relational Dysfunction Plagued Our Marriage and How We Finally Broke Free
Find out what might be happening underneath that dysfunctional spiral that sometimes seems to hijack your marriage.
135. How to Set Appropriate Boundaries and Negotiate Well with Your Ex-Spouse
Discover 3 practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries with an Ex-Spouse.
134. How to Make Good Decisions in Tough Situations and Stay Connected as a Couple
Discover the do's and don'ts of decision-making that will help you stay united in your marriage
129. What does it take to build and maintain trust in your relationship?
Consider the 3 critical elements that build trust in your relationship and evaluate which one you may need to invest in.
128. Practical Ways to Overcome Challenges and Enjoy More Sexual Passion
Uncover some practical ways to "spice things up" inside and outside the bedroom
127. Increase Sexual Passion and Connection by Identifying the Challenges You’re Facing
Discover some of the obstacles blended family couples face when it comes to keeping their sexual connection alive.
126. Is Sex THAT Important for a Healthy Marriage?
Find out why sex in marriage is important — and why it's not — as well as 2 things you need to focus on to create a healthy sex life.
123. How to Connect More and Rekindle Romance in Your Relationship — Even if You’re Super Busy
Discover 3 specific strategies that can rekindle your romance and create more connection in your marriage.
122. One Simple Strategy to Conquer “Family Business”, Contain Chaos and Stay United
Discover a simple, fun, and effective strategy for handling the "business" of busy blended family life.
120. 3 Valuable Lessons That Saved Our Marriage and Blended Family
Mike & Kim share 3 valuable insights from over 20 years of blending.
119. 6 Tips to Grow Empathy and Create More Connection in Your Marriage
Discover the common barriers to empathy and 6 tips to understanding and connecting with your partner the way you really want to.