I’ve been seeing a common thread in many spaces lately about communication in marriage, and what that looks like-especially when experiencing conflict. I knew my friend, Ashley Machado, would be the perfect person to bring on and share more about how to talk so your spouse will listen. 

Ashley Machado is a Tedx speaker and has been selected as a 2023 FFA Change Maker. She is rethinking the way we support mental health in the food and ag space. She specializes in tangible tools and simple strategies through mental health training and education for ag families and businesses alike. Ashley grew up in the dairy industry and now farms and ranches with her family in California’s central valley. She has her BA in human development and masters in social work with an emphasis in clinical mental health. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry and rural America to have the tools they need in their mental health toolbox to operate and live life fully. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Breaking down barriers so we can feel safe when having vulnerable conversations, while still serving our relationship
• How to get your partner on board with what you’re doing
• Navigating differences in parenting styles
• How the different types of love languages can play a role in communication with your spouse
• Tactical ways to make time and space for each other during busy seasons
• Releasing the expectation that your partner needs to ‘complete’ you and fulfill all of your needs
• Knowing it’s you and your partner versus the problem because you’re a team

Resources & Links:

• Books mentioned
• The Love Prescription by the Gottmans [affiliate link]
• The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman [affiliate link]


• Instagram accounts mentioned:
• Brene Brown @brenebrown
• Dr. Becky @drbeckyatgoodinside


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