Marriage Unhindered

Should couples in unhappy marriages stay together? Doug shares insights into how a couple can stay married when one spouse is unhappy and calls out for help. He speaks to the importance of putting your spouse first and foremost in your life.

Do you discuss marital intimacy with your spouse? Doug discusses marital intimacy and the cross; how physical intimacy in marriage leads to God and that marital crosses are good if they are used to grow in holiness.

Conor Gallagher joins Doug to discuss his book Well Ordered Family, unpacking how to bring order to a chaotic family. They talk about relationships and how temperaments factor into the equation of managing a strong Catholic family.

Resources mentioned:

Well-Ordered Family: The Family Management System

https://tanbooks.com/products/books/well-ordered-family-the-family-management-system/?srsltid=AfmBOopOp0y5i71snGWaXSuyu4Cm4mavVEDoJDZTfGSKrD4A8UXbCcDc

Well Ordered Family Website

https://wellorderedfamily.com/#

Doug shares a letter from Alice Von Hildebrand. In this letter, Alice urges her friend to eliminate the distractions that get in the way of focusing on her spouse. Doug discusses the benefits of marriage counseling; what it is and isn't.

Should you marry someone you’re not attracted to? What should you do if your spouse records your fights? What if your boyfriend’s mother is too attached to her son? Doug tackles these questions and more on Marriage Unhindered.

Are you questioning whether you are dating the person you want to marry? Dr. Mario Sacasa LMFT joins Doug to discuss dating advice and top lessons he learned as a marriage therapist. Doug and Dr. Sacasa discuss what prayer, communication, and fun should look like I a great relationship.

Resources mentioned:

Dr. Mario Sacasa’a website

https://www.drmariosacasa.com/

The Temperament God Gave You

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-temperament-god-gave-you/

Were you bullied at school growing up? Has it impacted your marriage? Jodee Blanco joins Doug to discuss the trauma bullying victims endure. They discuss the tendency of bullied individuals being attracted to narcissistic people who are "bigger than life."

Resource mentioned:

Jodee Blanco’s website

https://www.jodeeblanco.com/

Are you feeling trapped in the ‘if only’ cycle in marriage? Doug shares three magic ratios to keep the love alive. Doug also begins to unpack 8 things you can do differently to improve your marriage.

Doug tackles a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller: high school sweethearts who struggled the first year and fought over the husband’s alcohol abuse. Doug answers email and gives advice for those struggling with scrupulosity and lack of intimacy in marriage. Plus: The Friday afternoon rant!

Resources mentioned:

Impossible Marriages Redeemed

https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf

Values First Therapy – Dr. Johann D’Souza

https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

Retrouvaille website

https://helpourmarriage.org/

Are you worried about your child’s mental health? Are you worried about the mental health of your child’s friends? Do you know the warning signs of those struggling with mental issues? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on mental health and the emotional well-being in children.