Zach and Laura discuss the role of Wordle in their lives. Laura had a fun conversation with her kid after he walked in on her and her husband. 

In a roundabout way, this reminds Zach of a tool he's been using in his practice to help couples make meaning of their decisions and experiences. 

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Ep 304 Making Sense

Look... every couple struggles. You fight too much; you're bored; sex is either okay (or rare); maybe you're even considering divorce. OR... maybe your marriage is actually pretty good, but you want to go deeper. In this podcast, straight-talking marriage therapists Zach Brittle and Laura Heck tackle the most common complaints virtually every marriage experience. Along the way, they reveal the science behind strong relationships and talk about what's really going on for couples. Topics include conflict, communication, compatibility, money, sex, in-laws, infidelity, time-management, future dreams, and more. If you want relief? A deeper connection? A new way forward...? Then you've got to find out what's REALLY going on in your marriage. That's what this podcast is about. You can learn more about Zach and Laura, and their alternatives to traditional therapy at marriagetherapyradio.com.

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After a false start recording, Zach and Laura kick off the episode with some intros for new listeners. 
They go on to discuss the concept of "being triggered". Why does it happen? And what can you do about it?
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Ep 317 Triggers

After some discussion of Ted Lasso and Gray's Anatomy, Zach and Laura hear from Charisse Cooke https://charissecooke.com/ about her work and new book The Attachment Solution. Charisse shares about the origin of the styles and how they deeply impact our relationships. You will end this episode with some great tools to better understand yourself and your partner. 
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Ep 316 The Attachment Solution with Charisse Cooke

Zach wishes his brother a happy birthday. Laura reminisces about old crushes. 
Zach presents a concept about seeing greater options in your potential responses to your partner and constantly choosing the response that moves you away from conflict and toward connection and intimacy. 
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Ep 315 Move Left

Laura admits to a potential crime in the most privileged setting possible. Zach drops his wife off for surgery after an argument in the car.
After starting strong they return to your questions. The answers to these questions from individual listeners contain insight that will benefit all relationships. 
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Ep 314 Ask Me Anything Part 2

Zach and Laura welcome spring by answering a couple of questions listeners have sent in. They share both their clinical perspective as well as their personal experiences in this first in an AMA series. 
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Ep 304 Making Sense

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