Newlywed Sage

John Gottman has pioneered some incredible science and work that has brought some powerful truths that can seriously impact me and you if we apply them! In this episode I talk about some of my favorite insights from his work and how I have tried to apply it in my life! This includes repair attempts, bids for connection, the magic ratio, and the four horsemen of the apocalypse.

Link to his book 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://a.co/d/035wwhTL

Attachment theory is a powerful theory that explains how your childhood affects your adult romantic relationships. In this episode we discuss the four different attachment styles. I share my personal experiences with having an anxious attachment style and what has helped me become more of a secure attachment :) Not a pro just a girl learning about marriage and family in class and excited to share what has helped me!

In this episode we further our discussion on sacred chastity truths. He talks about common misconceptions in the LGBTQ world as well as insights about compassion. The moral of the story being Jesus Christ is the perfect example and a Christ-centered marriage is the goal :)

Preston Jenkins is a gay latter-day saint who graduated from BYUI with a marriage and family degree and is currently a masters student with a passion for the law of chastity and the nuclear family! With compassion he teaches the value of following God's plan and testifies of the blessings accompanied.

This episode is the first part of our conversation! Full of secular and spiritual insights pertaining to matrimony and LGBTQ topics.

Almost constantly I have felt as though I am ten steps behind. Even though I know my Heavenly Father loves me it's hard to imagine he thinks I'm doing enough, which can be overwhelming when I am going to the temple, church, and reading my scriptures.

Don't get me wrong we are not a finished product, but the feeling of never-ending inadequacy can be a lot.

Nikki Olsen shares that I am not alone! She gives great gospel-centered mental health advice that explains that feeling.

Beyond that she helps us understand mental health terms that get over-used and under-explained.

To learn more about her go to https://www.ldsmentalhealthco.com/

Tammy Hill was former BYU professor who is now serving as a missionary in Hawaii with her husband. Her expertise in sexual intimacy has helped thousands of people through her books and podcast.

In this episode she shares what intimacy means, how it can affect a marriage, and why you need to have this discussion with your kids.

https://www.tammyhill.com

When we see a phone all we think of is harmless fun and relaxation, but there is so much more than that. Technology and the digital world contains countless threats that can undermine you and especially children. Kristin and Dean have interesting backgrounds that give helpful insights about this topic that can help people like me and you to not be ignorant about what is all around us. They share what they know about the harmful effects of the online world and what we can do to be empowered over it.

This is a haphazard episode of me yapping about the gospel connections I have seen while learning about marriage and family in my classes. The Lord has wisdom in all things and I have seen that particularly in his laws concerning relationships.

Have you ever felt like the divine worth of men is under attack?

It's because it is!!!!

Brother Rarick, a professor at BYUI, and passionate child and family advocate talks about what it means to be a man and what that looks like in a newlywed marriage.

Lexi Wallbeck has a particular gift to articulate spiritual insights that affect the way you see yourself and the world with passion that brings the spirit instantly. She partners with her husband to share the gospel to the world in many ways, one being through the podcast True Millenial.

In our discussion in this episode we dive into what our divine worth even is and how that affects your spouse too. She shares personal experiences that highlight fundamental truths that can strengthen any marriage and family!!