Connecting Out Loud
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Connecting Out Loud episodes

  • Ep 27 When Two Become One: Supporting Interracial Relationships

    Regina shares about a topic close to her heart; the dynamics of living within an interracial relationship. Hear about experiences that are unique to interracial couples. You also receive ways you can be supportive to the multicultural couples in your own life (or receive support if you are in your own interracial relationship!).
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    21 min
  • Ep 26 On Being a Boy Mom with Marcia Lane-McGee

    Marcia shares how her journey of parenthood lead her to help raise 5 teen boys. You'll find invaluable parenting advice woven into an incredible story about love and resilience. This information will be helpful to any parent or adult who interacts with teens and pre-teens on a regular basis.
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    49 min
  • Ep 25 Remarriage and Blended Families

    Ever wonder how to make life in a blended family run a bit more smoothly? In this episode, Regina shares ways you can navigate living in a blended family. We discuss everything from parenting to communicating effectively about your previous relationship(s) and everything in between. All towards the end of helping you connect out loud with the ones you love.
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    23 min
  • Ep 24 Sleep, Mental Health, and Living Your Best Life with Dr. Carleara Weiss

    Dr. Carleara Weiss, Ph.D., MS, RN, is a clinician-scientist, and founder of Dr. Weiss Sleep Education, a wellness platform to promote healthy sleep. She earned her Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and is trained in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Circadian Rhythms, and Geriatric Nursing.

    Listen in as Dr. Weiss and Regina discuss everything from good sleep hygiene, to hormones, to aging, and so much more!
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    Check out our resources for marriage and family life here!

    38 min
  • Ep 23 What Makes Marriage Work: Showing Your Appreciation

    We're talking about one key factor in making your marriage work. Building a culture of appreciation not only helps you live a satisfying relationship, it also keeps the detractors from a healthy relationship at bay. Listen in as I share how you can build a culture of appreciation and utilize it to your advantage in your relationship.

    For more ways to enhance your connection, download this free e-book, "10 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage" here! https://reginaboyd.ck.page
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    Some of the information in this episode can be found here on the Gottman Institute's Blog.

    20 min
  • Ep 22 A Sister's Take on Your Family's Vocations with Sr. Bethany Madonna, SV

    Ever wonder if you should be doing anything to support or encourage your children to consider a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? Do you hope that what you're doing is enough? Sr. Bethany, Director of Vocations for the Sisters of Life, shares what she has learned over the years as the Vocations Director about what families can do or already do well. This conversation will give you practical tips of how to approach this with your children and foster a family life that is spiritually fruitful. You'll also hear about the ministry of the Sisters of Life!
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    Learn more about our Mini Marriage Love Lab on Emotional Intimacy here.

    50 min
  • Ep 21 Mental Health & Renewing Family Life with Sr. Josephine Garrett

    What a treat to talk with Sister Josephine Garrett on this week's podcast! We discussed her pursuit of licensure as a therapist, the value of mental health, and how communities can renew Catholic family life. Parents, (and anyone who works in parish ministry) you won't want to miss this one!

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    36 min
  • Ep 20 Evangelize Through Your Marriage With Jason and Rachel Bulman

    Today we are going to talk to Rachel and Jason Bulman. A true power couple. They have opened their home to young people as a form of evangelization which they call the school of humanity. We discuss balancing ministry with the demands of family life and how married couples can harness the power within their relationship to impact their community.


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    49 min
  • Ep 19 Answering God's Call in Your Marriage with Damon & Melanie Owens

    Powerhouse couple Damon and Melanie Owens discuss the ebbs and flows of their own marriage and share what they learned over their 27 years. We speak about how they met, the ups and downs of NFP, balancing work and family life, how God has worked through their relationship, adoption, and much more (with a few good laughs thrown in as well)!

    Melanie & Damon are the founders of Joyful Ever After a marriage community and ministry. They are both highly sought after speakers and Damon has made regular appearances on EWTN, ABC, CBS, and Catholic Answers.  To learn more about Joyful Ever After, click here: https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/

    To join the Catholic Couples Love Adventure Challenge, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/415775456368433

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep 18 5 Books I Prescribe In Therapy

    Ever wonder what kind of recommendations therapists make in the counseling room to their clients? I'm sharing 5 (plus a few more) books that I've recommended to clients and have found really helpful. I also throw in some of my personal favorites! These books will help you with communication, growing closer, sexual intimacy, and mental health.
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    19 min

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What’s one thing you can do to have better relationships? Improve communication. Communication is the number one topic couples bring up in therapy, and why not? It’s an integral part of a healthy…