In this episode of the podcast, I explore why marriages feel empty even when couples are still together. The answer isn't about compatibility or whether you "married the right person." It's about three essential elements that every strong marriage needs, and what happens when they disappear.

I'm bringing together insights from Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, and Jennifer Wallace's new book Mattering to show you a different way of understanding what's really going wrong. These aren't just abstract concepts. They are deeply wired human needs that your marriage either fulfills or frustrates.

Here's what makes this episode different: I'm not just diagnosing the problem. I'm showing you why the disconnection you're feeling creates a cascade of other losses — and why connection is always the starting point for rebuilding.

If you've been wondering whether your marriage can be saved, or if you're stuck in a relationship that feels more like going through the motions than genuine partnership, this episode will help you see your situation more clearly.

Listen now to discover:

• Why "fitting in" to your marriage leaves you feeling emptier than being alone

• The hidden way disconnection steals your sense of significance

• What it really means to "matter" to someone - and why you can't fake it

• How to know if you've been hitting the Un-Pause Button without realizing it

This might be the perspective shift you've been needing.

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