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If you’ve ever found yourself in a conversation with your spouse thinking, “How did we get here? We were talking about the dishes ten minutes ago…”, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I sit down with Raffi Bilek, a long-time couples therapist, communication expert, and the kind of guest who brings both humor and hard-earned wisdom to the table.

Raffi has spent over a decade helping couples move from confusion to clarity, from defensiveness to connection, and from emotional shutdown to genuine teamwork. What makes his work so refreshing is that he doesn’t just teach communication—he lives it. The same principles he uses in his counseling sessions are the ones he and his wife use in their own marriage, which he calls “the best part of my life.”

Raffi brings a blend of insight, honesty, and levity that makes even the hard topics feel approachable. Whether you’re navigating communication struggles, feeling unheard, or just want to grow closer to your spouse, this episode will leave you with tangible steps to transform the way you talk—and listen.

If communication has ever been a stumbling block in your marriage, this conversation is a breath of fresh air and a practical roadmap forward.

Connect with Raffi at: https://www.thecommunicationbook.com/

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When you think of “abuse,” you picture bruises, yelling, or explosive anger. But for many Christian wives, the abuse they endure looks nothing like that.

In this episode of The High Ticket Woman, we dive into a form of harm that is rarely talked about in the church and often misunderstood: subtle abuse—the slow, quiet erosion of a woman’s emotional, spiritual, and relational safety.

You’ll hear a composite story drawn from real women I’ve counseled—women who weren’t being hit or screamed at, yet were shrinking a little more each year under criticism, dismissal, spiritual manipulation, financial control, and the kind of “jokes” that humiliate instead of uplift.

Most of them didn’t recognize it as abuse.

Because it didn’t look like abuse.

They loved their husbands.
 They were taught endurance, silence, and submission.
 They feared judgment, confusion, or breaking their family apart.
 And in many cases, the church unintentionally reinforced their pain with simplistic advice:
 “Pray more.”
 “Submit more.”
 “Be patient.”

But God never asked a woman to erase her voice to preserve a marriage.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why subtle abuse is so hard for wives to name
• The specific behaviors that create emotional and spiritual control
• The hidden signs a woman is silently breaking
• Why many wives internalize blame instead of recognizing harm
• How God views emotional safety and dignity in marriage
• What healthy first steps toward clarity and support look like

This is not an episode meant to condemn husbands or justify divorce.
 It’s an episode meant to bring discernment, wisdom, and light to places where the enemy thrives in confusion and silence.

If you’ve ever felt small, erased, or unsure if what you’re experiencing “counts,” this conversation is for you.

And if you’ve walked through abuse in a previous relationship and are now rebuilding a new marriage, I’ll show you why healing your emotional safety is essential—because unhealed wounds always show up in new covenants unless they are addressed with intention.

You deserve safety.
 You deserve clarity.
 You deserve a marriage where your voice matters.

Listen in. Share with a friend.
 And let’s bring hidden hurts into the light—together.

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What if the best spot in life isn’t found by following the crowd—but by trusting God to lead you forward?

In this uplifting episode of The High Ticket Woman, Debbie Caudle sits down with Jennifer Bosma—Christian wife, mom, grandma, and author. With wisdom from over 36 years of marriage and ministry, Jennifer shares how her “Front Parking Spot” philosophy became a life motto for women everywhere—rooted in Ephesians 3:20, “God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we can ask or imagine.”

If you’ve ever felt weary from doing it all, this conversation will remind you that God is not calling you to burnout—He’s inviting you to breakthrough.

Connect with Jennifer Bosma:
Website: https://www.jenniferbosma.com

Podcast: Front Parking Spot – Praying Moms, Raising Christian Families in Today’s World
Instagram: @jenniferbosma

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What do you do when you’re the one holding the entire mental checklist—appointments, bills, meals, kids’ schedules, family birthdays—and no one seems to notice?
 That’s emotional labor, and it’s one of the most overlooked causes of exhaustion and resentment in marriage.

In this episode of The High Ticket Woman, Debbie Caudle breaks down what emotional labor really is, why it quietly drains even the strongest marriages, and how to start sharing the load without spiraling into blame or bitterness.

Through real-life examples, practical communication tools, and a biblical lens rooted in Galatians 6:2, Debbie helps you understand why partnership—not silent martyrdom—is the foundation of a healthy home.

You’ll learn:

• How to explain the invisible work you carry in a way your spouse can understand
• The difference between doing tasks and carrying the mental load
• How to divide responsibility with clarity and grace
• Why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom

If you’ve ever thought, “No one sees everything I’m juggling,” this episode is your permission to stop carrying it all alone.

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What happens when the life you built falls apart—and you have to face the pain, the questions, and the loneliness you never expected?

In this episode I sit down with Francis DeLellis, a father of two and a remarried survivor of divorce. Francis' story is honest. Raw. And rooted in the faithfulness of God.

We talk about his journey through separation and heartbreak, how humility opened the door for healing, and the way God met him in the moments that felt impossible. Francis reminds us that asking God to intervene isn’t weakness—it’s the place where strength begins.

If you are walking through relational pain, questioning your future, or trying to rebuild a life you didn’t plan for, this episode will meet you right where you are and point you toward hope. Restoration isn't always fast. But God is faithful, gentle, and deeply invested in your future.

Your story is not over. And in God’s hands, the ending can be more beautiful than the beginning.

Listen in, take heart, and remember: You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be teachable.

Learn more about Francis at his website: https://www.brokennessandnewbeginnings.com/

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In this episode of The High Ticket Woman, Debbie Caudle unpacks one of the most important—but least talked about—skills for building a healthy marriage: emotion regulation.

Every couple fights, but not every couple fights well. Many of the most painful moments in marriage don’t come from major betrayals—they come from unregulated emotions: the angry outburst, the shutdown silence, or the words we wish we could take back.

Debbie explores what emotional regulation really means, why it’s a spiritual act of maturity, and how to practice it in everyday moments of tension. You’ll learn how to pause before reacting, identify your emotional triggers, and calm your nervous system before your words or actions cause damage.

Whether you’re the one who explodes or the one who shuts down, this episode will help you cultivate the patience, wisdom, and self-control that create emotional safety in your marriage.

Learn more about how to rebuild connection and communication in the Marriage in Bloom program at debbiecaudle.com/marriageinbloom

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In this episode of The High Ticket Woman, Debbie Caudle uncovers one of the most overlooked forms of emotional erosion in marriage—weaponized words. It’s not always shouting or name-calling that breaks a relationship; sometimes it’s the subtle sarcasm, the cutting joke, or the offhand criticism that leaves the deepest wounds.

Through real-life examples and biblical truth, Debbie reveals how humor can become a mask for resentment, how “just kidding” isn’t a free pass for cruelty, and how couples can begin rebuilding safety through intentional speech.

If you’ve ever laughed something off that actually hurt—or realized your words might be wounding the person you love—this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and choose a better way to speak life into your marriage.

Discover how to break free from sarcasm, replace criticism with curiosity, and transform your conversations into safe spaces for healing, respect, and intimacy.

Learn more about restoring trust and emotional safety inside the Marriage in Bloom program at debbiecaudle.com/marriageinbloom

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Emotional safety is the soil where true intimacy grows. Without it, even the strongest relationships begin to wither.

In this week’s episode of The High Ticket Woman, Debbie Caudle unpacks what it really means to become a safe place in marriage — not just physically, but emotionally. You’ll learn why criticism, defensiveness, and inconsistency quietly erode trust, and how to rebuild connection through empathy, validation, and compassion.

Drawing from biblical insight and decades of work with couples, Debbie explores how to respond to your spouse’s vulnerability with care instead of correction — and how small moments of safety can heal even long-standing emotional distance.

If your marriage feels tense, distant, or guarded, this conversation will help you restore what’s been missing: the security of being fully seen, heard, and loved.

Ready to grow a safer, stronger marriage?
 👉 Learn more about Marriage in Bloom, Debbie’s six-month intensive for couples and individuals at debbiecaudle.com/marriageinbloom

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In this week’s episode of The High Ticket Woman, I sit down with Marita Tedder—author of 20 books including the classic Wired That Way, international speaker, and founder of Living Your Best Life 60 Plus—for a conversation that goes far beyond age or stage.

Marita has spent decades teaching people how to understand themselves and others through personality insights rooted in both psychology and faith. Together, we unpack how personality wiring affects communication, marriage, leadership, and even your sense of calling.

Whether you’re navigating marriage dynamics or your own personal reinvention, this episode will help you see yourself—and others—through a whole new lens.

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• Website: livingyourbestlife60plus.com

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So many women know the weight of burnout. We say “yes” to everyone, push through commitments, and tell ourselves that a weekend of rest will fix the exhaustion. But what happens when it doesn’t?

In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Ioana Popa—physician, psychiatrist, leadership coach, and co-founder of Team for the Soul®
—to talk about her journey from chronic burnout to creating a framework for real, lasting renewal. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Popa integrates psychology, science, spiritual care, and Christian faith to help women lead and serve with joy instead of depletion.

If you’ve ever felt the pull between serving others and caring for yourself, this conversation will equip you with both encouragement and practical tools for thriving in Christ.

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• Website: teamforthesoul.com
  
  
• Facebook: facebook.com/drioanapopa
  
  
• Instagram: instagram.com/dr.ioanapopa
  
  
• YouTube: Thriving in Christ Show
  
  
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drioanapopa

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