The Marriage Essentials Podcast

#6 The Power of Emotion


Listen Later

You can use all the right words. Stay calm. Be reasonable.
But if you’re speaking from frustration, resentment, or defensiveness—that’s what your spouse will feel most.

In this episode, Brett explores why your emotional state shapes everything in a conversation, and why the most important shift in communication isn’t your words—it’s your emotion.

You’ll learn:

  • Why protective emotions distort connection

  • The difference between protective and vulnerable emotions

  • How emotional energy shapes what your partner actually hears

  • Why regulation always comes before clarity

  • How to shift the conversation using the 4 R’s: Regulate, Reassure, Reveal, and Repair

    If you’ve been trying to communicate and nothing’s landing, this episode will help you step back and shift what really matters—your presence.

    Mentioned in this episode:
    🎥 Free Class — The #1 Reason Marriages Struggle (and How to Fix It)
    👉 Click here  to sign up.

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    The Marriage Essentials PodcastBy Brett Nikula