In this episode of the Nurturing the Nest Podcast, Alfonso and Judith unpack one of the most common struggles every couple faces: conflict. Inspired by the Gottmans’ Fight Right framework, they share how to recognize toxic patterns, fight fair, and actually use conflict to grow closer instead of farther apart. You’ll hear: Why healthy couples still fight (and why that’s okay) The “Four Horsemen” that sabotage communication—and their antidotes Simple shifts to protect connection during heated moments How repair and grace can transform your hardest conversations 💛 You’re not failing—you’re human. With the right tools, even conflict can become a pathway to deeper love. 📌 Resources & Next Steps: 👉 Free tools & support: www.nurturingthenest.com 👉 Follow us on Instagram: @nurturingthenest_ 👉 Subscribe for more episodes on marriage, parenting, and family life

Welcome to the very first episode of the Nurturing the Nest Podcast!

In this premiere episode, Alfonso and Judith, your hosts and co-founders of Nurturing the Nest, open up their living room to you and invite you into an intimate conversation about the most crucial ingredient for a thriving marriage: influence.

Drawing on our combined 30 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist and a relationship educator, we share powerful insights backed by decades of research from renowned experts like Dr. John and Julie Gottman.

Join us as we tackle:

• The Gottman Institute's groundbreaking 12-year study on newlywed couples and its jaw-dropping findings.

• The surprising truth about power dynamics in marriage and why giving up control is actually a sign of strength.

• How toxic masculinity (machismo) can sabotage a relationship and what healthy masculinity looks like.

• Practical tips for building a partnership based on mutual respect, emotional vulnerability, and shared decision-making. Want to take the first step toward a healthier, happier family?

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